Sales Assistant - Bilingual Spanish or Japanese

Sales Assistant – Spanish or Japanese/English Bilingual

Location: San Diego, CA (Otay Mesa area)

Employment Type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Work Style: Primarily Onsite

Salary: $53,000–$55,000/year (Non-exempt)

Language Requirement: Japanese or Spanish and English Bilingual

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Japanese/Spanish-English Bilingual Sales Assistant to support the sales team with day-to-day administrative tasks, data management, reporting, presentation preparation, and trade-related operations.

This position will serve as an important liaison between the San Diego office and the company’s manufacturing facility in Tijuana, Mexico. The ideal candidate is organized, comfortable working with Excel and PowerPoint, and able to communicate effectively with both internal teams and external business partners.

• Provide day-to-day perational support to sales representatives
• Compile, organize, and analyze sales-related data and prepare reports, spreadsheets, and presentation materials using Excel and Power Point
• Assist with import/export and international trade operations, including related documentation and coordination
  • Prior trade experience is preferred but not required; training can be provided after joining
• Provide general support for sales activities, customer coordination, internal communication, and other sales-related projects
• Coordinate with the manufacturing team in Tijuana regarding production, delivery, schedules, and other business matters
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of sales documents, customer information, reports, and internal records
• Perform other duties as needed to support the sales team and overall business operations

• Fluent Spanish or Japanese and English communication skills required
• Previous experience in sales support, administrative support, customer service, logistics, or a related field preferred
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Power Point
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  
  Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with U.S. and Mexico-based teams
• Import/export or international trade experience is a plus, but not required
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Additional Information

This position requires occasional visits to the company’s plant(s) in Tijuana, Mexico, approximately one day per week, accompanied by the company's Sales and/or Management team members. Transportation will be provided by the company.