Ref: MK46852
Japanese speaking Advertising and Marketing Assistant
| Sector | Research/Marketing/Analysis |
|---|---|
| Type | Full-time, Permanent |
| Location | London |
| Salary (Annual) | £20,000 - 28,000 / Year |
The job involves sales for their print and digital products along with marketing support for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, and General secretarial back up.
The ideal candidate should have a keen interest in business, finance, international affairs and journalism.
Native-level English and business level Japanese are required for this role.
MK46852
Type: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £20-28k depending on experience
Benefits: including private health insurance coverage, travel insurance, and lunch allowance
Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm. Monday – Friday
*Hybrid working - usually 3 days a week in the office, although in practice this is very flexible. This might be subject to change in the future.
Start: Nov 2025
Location: London
Advertising and Marketing Assistant Responsibility:
1.Sales for their print and digital products:
• Understanding all of their advertising menu (print and digital) and rules
• Answering enquiries and controlling bookings
• Assisting in the preparation of materials
• Having meetings with clients, advertising agencies and representatives and carrying out overseas trips when General Manager thinks it necessary
• Managing progress of advertising campaigns at the request of the General Manager and relaying to advertising agencies or representatives
• Liaising with Media Business and Global Business of Tokyo head office for sales in Europe, Middle East and Africa (Writing emails in Japanese is necessary)
• Overall assistance for representatives, and booking/material management
2. Marketing support in Europe, Middle East and Africa:
• Producing brochures, sales material, and presentation documents in English, including proof reading and editing. Translation from Japanese also included
• Daily checking and filing of advertising/marketing news from newspapers, trade magazines and relevant websites
3. General secretarial back up:
• Typing general correspondence and general secretarial assistance in the advertising department
• Liaising with clients, advertising agencies and representatives to set up appointments
• Sending invoices to representatives or advertising agencies and managing their payments
• Answering advertising enquiries with respect to media packs and follow-ups
Advertising and Marketing Assistant Ideal Candidate:
• Native-level English and business level of Japanese (High level of written English, and ability to translate from Japanese to English, Japanese Writing and Reading skills are mandatory)
• Ability to learn quickly
• Good communication skills
• Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Windows including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe
• Accuracy and attention to detail
Preferred
• Graduate
• Experience of working in an advertising or marketing role
• Experience of working in a Japanese environment
** All applicants for the Advertising and Marketing Assistant must have the right to work in the UK as the Company is not able to offer visa support.
Type: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £20-28k depending on experience
Benefits: including private health insurance coverage, travel insurance, and lunch allowance
Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm. Monday – Friday
*Hybrid working - usually 3 days a week in the office, although in practice this is very flexible. This might be subject to change in the future.
Start: Nov 2025
Location: London
Advertising and Marketing Assistant Responsibility:
1.Sales for their print and digital products:
• Understanding all of their advertising menu (print and digital) and rules
• Answering enquiries and controlling bookings
• Assisting in the preparation of materials
• Having meetings with clients, advertising agencies and representatives and carrying out overseas trips when General Manager thinks it necessary
• Managing progress of advertising campaigns at the request of the General Manager and relaying to advertising agencies or representatives
• Liaising with Media Business and Global Business of Tokyo head office for sales in Europe, Middle East and Africa (Writing emails in Japanese is necessary)
• Overall assistance for representatives, and booking/material management
2. Marketing support in Europe, Middle East and Africa:
• Producing brochures, sales material, and presentation documents in English, including proof reading and editing. Translation from Japanese also included
• Daily checking and filing of advertising/marketing news from newspapers, trade magazines and relevant websites
3. General secretarial back up:
• Typing general correspondence and general secretarial assistance in the advertising department
• Liaising with clients, advertising agencies and representatives to set up appointments
• Sending invoices to representatives or advertising agencies and managing their payments
• Answering advertising enquiries with respect to media packs and follow-ups
Advertising and Marketing Assistant Ideal Candidate:
• Native-level English and business level of Japanese (High level of written English, and ability to translate from Japanese to English, Japanese Writing and Reading skills are mandatory)
• Ability to learn quickly
• Good communication skills
• Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Windows including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe
• Accuracy and attention to detail
Preferred
• Graduate
• Experience of working in an advertising or marketing role
• Experience of working in a Japanese environment
** All applicants for the Advertising and Marketing Assistant must have the right to work in the UK as the Company is not able to offer visa support.
Updated: 2 days ago
Ref: MK46852