Japanese Speaking Sales Representative - Consumer Electronics

About the role

This position is focused on driving sales of consumer electronics to Japanese‑speaking buyers across Europe. You will work from our London office initially, then transition to a hybrid model, building relationships with new and existing customers.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and acquire new buyer accounts across target markets and customer segments.
• Develop relationships through client visits, industry events, networking and market outreach.
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to bidding participation.
• Resolve barriers to acquisition such as logistics, pricing and commercial terms.
• Maintain and grow existing accounts, increasing participation in weekly auctions.
• Handle customer inquiries, complaints and payment collection.
• Own key auction KPIs and drive revenue and profitability growth.
• Monitor market trends and provide strategic insights to improve sales performance.

Required profile

• Experience in B2B sales or account management (industry experience not required).
• Proven ability to communicate and negotiate with international clients.
• Willingness to travel within Europe as required.
• Strong sense of ownership, initiative and ability to work independently.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills with a focus on customer needs.

Required skills

• Full professional proficiency in English and Japanese (JLPT N1/N2 or equivalent).
• Proficiency in French or German is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

What we offer

• Competitive salary up to £35,000 per year.
• Permanent contract.
• Hybrid working after an initial two‑month onsite period.
• Opportunities to travel across Europe.