#twiceasnice Recruiting Is Hiring A Japanese Translator & Administrative Assistant

Exciting opportunity for a bilingual professional to combine translation expertise with administrative support in a growing tech company. Relocation assistance available! 🌏

Japanese Translator & Administrative Assistant (Relocation Available)

Location: Shelton, CT

Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 + Bonus Potential + Benefits

Benefits: Health (company pays 75%), Dental, Life Insurance, 401k, Profit Sharing, Holidays, PTO

Start Date: ASAP

Job Type: Full-Time

Typical Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm ET; occasional weekends due to international travel

Travel: Occasional domestic and international travel required up to 4 weeks out of the year

Note: Relocation assistance is available. Sponsorship is not available.

Job Overview

Our client in the semiconductor manufacturing industry is seeking a Japanese Translator and Administrative Assistant to join their team in Shelton, Connecticut. Reporting directly to the President, you will play a key role in various business operations, collaborating with Japanese partners, customers, and internal teams to ensure smooth and efficient office functions.

To excel in this role, you should be an effective communicator fluent in both Japanese language and culture. The ideal candidate is organized, reliable, self-motivated, and eager to grow within a dynamic, family-oriented company with over 40 years of industry experience, serving some of the world's most innovative tech giants.

Responsibilities

• Schedule meetings and coordinate with the Japanese office 🗓️
• Follow up on customer issues 📞
• Monitor traveling employees' schedules ✈️
• Answer phone calls 📱
• Create and edit documents ✍️
• Scan and file documents physically and digitally 🗂️
• Write quotes and prepare presentations for clients 💼
• Manage travel arrangements, including flights and hotels 🏨✈️
• Support President, General Manager, Customer Service, and Engineering teams 🤝
• Correspond with Japanese partners on project and order follow-ups 📧
• Provide translation support for Japanese partners 🈶
• Update the Salesforce CRM system 💻
• Organize trade shows and industry events 🎪

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1+ years experience in customer service or administrative roles 📝
• Fluency in Japanese language is mandatory 🈹
• Ability to travel up to 10%, including international trips to Japan ✈️🌏
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications 💻