International Marketing in Japanese Confectionery Company: Kyoto


Background:

 

This company is is a Japanese confectionery manufacturing and retail company in Kyoto Pref.

 

It celebrated its 40th anniversary of the foundation in 2021. This company started exporting its products to Los Angeles and Hawaii, and are about to begin similar exports to Australia and Singapore. The company has a vision to first succeed in the American confectionary market through exports from Japan, and then, to extend its channels to other countries. This company opened an international marketing position recently.

 

Once hired, he or she will be assigned to domestic marketing and sales to first accumulate knowledge of products, clients, and business practices in Japan. Then, the new person will be given a task to explore the American confectionery market from scratch such as conducting market research, making sales strategies, concluding contracts with local companies and so forth.

 

A.    Job openings 

(1)   International marketing and sales

 

B.    Required skills and experience

l  Japanese language skill of N3 or better by JLPT

l  Native level of English

l  Bachelor of management or marketing degree

l  Any experience in the confectionery industry of Japan or the United States is welcomed.

 

C.    Hiring conditions

(1) Work hours             8:00 – 17:00 including lunch time

(2) Salary                     It varies depending on applicant’s level of skills and experiences.

(3) Others                    Commuting allowance is provided.

                                    Social insurance is fully covered.