Gross Salary: 100-110K,

Our client is one of largest Japanese Trading & Investment companies to deal such as textile, machinery, metals, minerals, energy, chemicals, food, general products, realty, information and communications technology, and has 100 oversea offices & over 300 Subsidiaries.

They are seeking to recruit a Trade Liaison Senior Assistant for development of Chemicals and Plastic material related activities. The ideal candidate must have the experiences/knowledges about business development for at least 2 years in chemicals and/or plastic material related works, to perform smooth, seamless, prompt and appropriate liaison function to Headquarters.

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Key Responsibilities

• To collect the required information and report to Head Office and Nairobi Office accurately & timely as may be assigned from time to time.
• To engage in liaison, coordination and market research activities for Head Office's Chemicals and plastics related projects and business with other Nairobi members, with the aim to:
• Maintain and develop relationships with East African local industries and suppliers of Head Office, and by understanding their needs and capabilities,
• Enable Head Office to trade chemicals and related items to East Africa,
• Assist Head Office to promote chemical related items in East Africa, in order to maximize market access for already established manufacturers in Japan & other countries.
• Analyzing the market, finding the potential customers and cultivating the relationship with them on behalf of Head office
• Enable Head Office to estimate total available market and strategize how to penetrate in East Africa  
• Coordination between the customers and HQ for their smooth trade transactions with the knowledge of the product information, market needs and customer’s requirements.
• To identify, develop and communicate any new and emerging business opportunities to Head Office,
• Other projects and duties as assigned by Nairobi and Head Office

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Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical or biological sciences preferred
• 2 years working experience 
• Logical thinking, outstanding communication skills both oral and in writing
• Outstanding business acumen, good in report writing and presentation
• Flexible, good interpersonal skills for both office environment and business networking
• Outgoing and culturally dynamic with ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Good sense of sustainability of operations, activities and cost management
• High integrity and understanding of compliance including IT security 
• Good at mathematics and ability to use Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word / Excel / PowerPoint skills required.
• Ability to prioritize tasks for good work management
• Creative and good at problem solving with strong sense of responsibility 
• Required languages: English (Spoken: fluent | Written: fluent)
• Good sense of time and judgement
• Team player 

How to Apply

If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Trade Liaison Senior Assistant) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke  before 7th May 2025.