Canada Journal Canada Journal is an Education Agent that offers international student services for Japanese students to help their educational success in Canadian private/public colleges, ESL programs, co-op programs, and secondary schools. We have been providing detailed services and assistance for over 700+ international students from Japan per year who will be studying in Canada. We are currently looking for a responsible and enthusiastic Japanese business development representative (B2B Sales) who is fluent in Japanese. *Business-level Japanese speaking/writing is mandatory for this position*Communication must be conducted in Japanese customer service and business settings Job Type Full-time: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday Salary Hourly rate: $20.00\xef\xbd\x9e Benefits Extended health and dental benefits (Full-time employee only / Applying after 6 months) Responsibilities and duties:
Identify and target potential business clients in the market
Present product demonstrations or sales proposals to prospective business clients
Conduct telemarketing activities to generate leads and schedule appointments
Build new business through research, prospecting and networking
Develop sales and marketing plans and devising strategies
Create and support the new project involving lead generation of new partners and/or opportunities
Prepare and oversee service agreements and new partnership contracts
Track sales progress and create sales 20% up from previous year
Attend client meetings and/or promotion activities as business trips
What will be required as training:
Handling inquiry emails, LINEs, and scheduling virtual and in-person appointments with prospective and existing Japanese international students
Cooperating with the Canadian ESL school, private/public colleges, and team members to ensure accurate information to guiding and advising prospective Japanese international students
Guiding and advising prospective Japanese international students on admission requirements, application processes, schools\xe2\x80\x99 curriculum
Setting admission tests and interviews if it is required, and following up with prospective students
Utilizing and reviewing materials regularly such as program curriculum, information package and printed materials, Ministry guidelines, and admission reports to ensure that all information given is accurate
Reviewing and analyzing transcripts as well as other official documents to determine admission status
Plan and coordinate student pre-departure information sessions
Cooperating with the team manager and accountant in tracking and assisting each new Japanese international students
Collaborating with the homestay coordinator to follow up with homestay families
Welcoming Japanese students by providing student orientation events and introducing team members
Plan and carry out the student exclusive event
Maintaining contact/rapport with the school and homestay families to student\'s progress during their program
Informing manager and team members of concerns, and situations that may result in program failure
Other tasks as required
Competencies
Knowledge of MS Office (Word and Excel), Google Docs Editors (Docs and Sheets)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent Customer Service Skills
Experience utilizing existing virtual communication methods, e.g. zoom, LINE, Email platforms
Ability to quickly establish rapport and build relationships, both over Email, LINE, and virtual/in-person meeting
Excellent problem-solving and negotiation skills
Prioritizing, time management, and organizational skills
Superior work ethic with the ability to initiate and remain on task without supervision
Qualifications and Experience
Post-Secondary Education
Customer service experience
Related work experience in an administrative role
Business to business sales experience in the commercial sector is preferred
Experience in a Japanese international student\xe2\x80\x99s Education Agent adviser/counselor role is preferred
Experience in a student services setting working with students, preference will be given to those with experience working with or understanding the international student
Closing Details
Application Process: Please apply with a cover letter and resume on this site.
Application Deadline: The position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is identified.