-Sales Administration / Financial Services / Japanese Speaking-
A Japanese financial services company is currently recruiting a Sales Administrator (Japanese Speaking) to provide administrative and operational support to its Head of Sales.
This is a non-sales position, with no requirement to make sales calls or generate new business. The role focuses on managing contracts, invoices, client correspondence and a wide range of administrative tasks, while maintaining professional communication with Japanese institutional clients and internal stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will have strong administrative experience, excellent organisational skills and native-level Japanese communication skills. Previous experience in financial services is advantageous but not essential.
(Ref: AJ60963 - Please include this when making any enquiries.)

Main Responsibilities
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Head of Sales and the wider sales team
• Prepare, process and maintain client contracts, service agreements, invoices and other business documentation
• Handle professional correspondence with Japanese clients, including drafting business emails in Japanese
• Assist with client onboarding documentation and administrative procedures
• Maintain accurate client records, contract information and internal databases
• Coordinate meetings, appointments and schedules with clients and internal stakeholders
• Liaise with internal teams to ensure smooth processing of administrative and finance-related matters
• Support invoice tracking, payment follow-ups and general billing administration
• Assist with the preparation and distribution of client-related materials and reports
• Provide Japanese-English interpretation support during meetings when required, particularly on financial or equity research-related topics, depending on experience
• Handle general office administration and other ad-hoc tasks as required

Ideal Candidate
• Native-level Japanese, including excellent business writing and professional email communication skills
• Good command of English, both written and spoken
• Previous experience in administration, sales administration, executive support or a similar role
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Proactive, reliable and able to work independently
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook
• Enthusiastic, dedicated and comfortable working in an office-based environment

Advantageous Skills
• Previous experience in financial services, investment research, securities or a related industry
• Experience providing Japanese-English interpretation in financial or business meetings
• Familiarity with equity research, financial terminology or institutional investor communications
• Experience handling contracts, invoices or billing-related administration within a financial services environment
*Previous administrative experience is more important than financial industry knowledge. Candidates without a financial services background are encouraged to apply.

Conditions
• Location: East Midlands, UK
• Working Style: office-based
• Salary: £28k - £33k, depending on experience
• Job Type: Permanent, full-time
• Working Hours: 7:30 - 16:30
• Start: ASAP
Visa Support: No

Candidates who may require sponsorship in the future may be considered if they currently hold valid UK work authorisation for at least two years without sponsorship, such as a Graduate visa or Youth Mobility Scheme visa.
Working Holiday and Graduate visa holders may apply if they meet the above work-authorisation requirements.