Careers
Careers at the TENGA Company
TENGA Co., Ltd. hires a diverse and growing team spanning our domestic and global offices. Currently more than 200 hard-working, motivated people are working together towards the shared goal of creating a world where life is enriched with pleasure.
Most of our product manufacturing operations are still located in Japan, however our fast-expanding global offices drive their own sales and communications strategies, working together with back-of-office logistics, finance, and administrative staff.
Recruitment Opportunities
Find our open positions below, or scroll down to contact us through our Contact Form about employment opportunities at TENGA.
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Sales (NY, USA)
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Job Description
【About this position】
As our business expands, we’re looking for a results-driven Sales Representative with excellent interpersonal skills to actively seek out and engage customer prospects. Due to the expansion of the business, sales activities will also include visits to new and existing clients throughout the United States.
〈Responsibilities〉
- Sales Team Leadership and Strategy Implementation
- Lead the sales team, ensuring the execution of sales strategies to achieve annual goals.
- Monitor and adjust sales team activities through the PDCA cycle, maintaining flexibility as needed.
- Evaluate cost-effectiveness and optimize sales activities for maximum efficiency.
- Seek new approaches and methods, proactively implementing effective alternatives.
- Collaborate with internal and external parties to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Market Analysis and Client Relations
- Quickly collect and analyze market information, sharing it with relevant parties.
- Establish touchpoints with end-users through optimal product selection and presentation.
- Conduct face-to-face meetings, training, and attend exhibitions as required.
- Share goals and information with clients to ensure a clear understanding of the business.
- Maintain a good relationship with clients, responding promptly to requests and addressing issues.
- Collaborate with the inventory control department to create an accurate and effective shipping system.
- Identify appropriate prospects, set appointments, make effective qualifying sales calls, and manage the sales cycle to close new business.
- Reporting and Coordination
- Prepare professional, complete, concise, and accurate reports, proposals, and other documentation.
- Coordinate with other sales reps to ensure company quotas and standards are met.
- Conduct market research and regularly monitor competitors.
Requirements
〈Required〉
・3+ years of work experience as a Sales Representative
・Driver’s License
・Valid work authorization in the USA〈Preferred〉
・Experience in the retail and wholesale industry
・Conversational level of Japanese language skills〈Travel〉
・Domestic and international business travel is required as needed.Salary / Benefits
- Salary
Salary depends on experience, skills, and qualifications.
- Salary Evaluation
Twice Yearly
- Bonuses
Two (Summer, Winter) Bonuses appraised on personal performance.
Once Year-End Bonus based on company performance.
- Working Hours
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
(1 hour break inc.)- Non-working days
・Weekend
・USA Holiday
・Summer & Christmas vacation- Place of Work
NY Office
Suite 527, 219 36th Street, Unit 5, Brooklyn, NY 11232
- Benefits
Selection Process
Please contact us through the contact form below.
All applicants will be contacted within 5 working days of receipt of application.1) Document Screening
2) Interviews (2 to 3 interviews) *
3) Offer*You may be asked to fill out an online proficiency test.
*Interviews will be conducted in English (and Japanese for those where it may be applicable). - Sales Team Leadership and Strategy Implementation
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Sales (EU market)
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Job Description
<Mission>
Driving sales throughout our European markets through B2B sales initiatives.
<Job Overview>
▼ Sales Promotion and Support for Existing Distribution Channels
– Liaison with existing network of distributors and conveying new product developments.
– Promoting products to increase distrubutor’s range of SKUs.
– Proposal of in-store expansion and dedicated brand sections.
– Maintaining in-store displays and branding.▼ Developing New Sales Channels
– Researching and contacting prospects to increase brand presence in stores.※ Role will entail business travel.
Requirements
<Required>
-German language proficiency
– Business level or higher
– Sales Experience
– Valid Driver’s License
– English Language Proficiency: Business Level or Higher
– Standard Proficiency with PC & Office Software
– Residence and work permission in Germany<Preferred>
– Other European languages will be a plus (Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, or other)
– Passion for the vision and mission of the TENGA Company
– Ability to work in a team, self-motivated and goal-oriented, with a desire to deliver resultsSalary / Benefits
- Salary
Salary depends on experience, skills and qualifications.
- Salary Evaluation
Once Yearly
- Bonuses
Year-End Bonus based on company performance.
- Working Hours
09:00 ~ 18:00 (1 hour break inc.)
- Non-working days
Based on German holiday regulations.
- Place of Work
Düsseldorf, Germany (TENGA Europe GmbH Office)
*There is a possibility of hiring anyone living in Europe.
*Applicants to this position do not necessarily have to live in Germany.
If you live in Germany, you will be employed by TENGA Europe GmbH and asked to commute to the office.
If you live outside of Germany, your employment status and work location are negotiable.
- Benefits
Insurance Package / Travel Expenses / TENGA and iroha product samples
Selection Process
Please contact us through the contact form below.
All applicants will be contacted within 5 working days of receipt of application.1) Document Screening
2) Interviews (2 to 3 interviews) *
3) Offer*You may be asked to fill out an online proficiency test.
*Interviews will be conducted in English (or German). -
Sales (UK)
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Job Description
<Mission>
Driving sales throughout the U.K. market through B2B sales initiatives.<Job Overview>
▼ Sales Promotion and Support for Existing Distribution Channels
– Liaison with existing network of distributors and conveying new product developments.
– Promoting products to increase distributors’ range of SKUs.
– Proposal of in-store expansion and dedicated brand sections.
– Maintaining in-store displays and branding.▼ Developing New Sales Channels
– Researching and contacting prospects to increase brand presence in stores.※ Role will entail business travel.
Requirements
〈Required〉
・Sales Experience
・Valid Driver’s License
・English Language Proficiency: Business Level or Higher
・Japanese Language Proficiency: Business Level or Higher
・Standard Proficiency with PC & Office Software
・Residence and work permission in the U.K.〈Preferred〉
・Experience in retail and wholesale industry
・Other European languages will be a plus (Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, or other)Salary / Benefits
- Salary
Salary depends on experience, skills and qualifications.
※No expatriate allowance or rent subsidy is provided.
※Even if you do not live in the local area at the time of offer, you will be responsible for your own travel and moving expenses.- Salary Evaluation
Twice Yearly (TBC)
- Bonuses
(TBC) Two (Summer, Winter) Bonuses appraised on personal performance.
Once Year-End Bonus based on company performance.- Working Hours
09:00 ~ 18:00 (1 hour break inc.)
- Non-working days
Based on the UK holiday regulations.
- Place of Work
United Kingdom
※Remote/work from home might be required at first.
※Training might take place in the Japanese Head Office.- Benefits
Selection Process
1) Document Screening
2) Interviews (2 to 3 interviews) *
3) Offer*You may be asked to fill out an online proficiency test.
*Interviews will be conducted in Japanese (or English). -
Localization Translator or Proofreader (Freelance)
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Job Description
Localization Translators or Proofreaders for various forms of text at TENGA. Text to be translated from English or Japanese into various languages to be checked and edited to match the TENGA tone of voice and language. A Language Guide will be provided.
Examples of work available:
– User manuals: writing/translating, editing and checking
– Brand site text: writing/translating, editing and checking
– E-commerce site promotions: translating, editing and checking
– Checking pdfs to ensure no mistakes, in text or layout.As you get more used to the TENGA voice, further work could include writing blogs and other content.
Input Language: English or Japanese
Output Languages: Dutch or DanishRequirements
Requirements
・Business level or above English speaker/writer
・Native level Dutch or Danish
・Able to provide examples of previous workSalary / Benefits
- Salary
N/A – Please send us your rates.
- Salary Evaluation
- Bonuses
- Working Hours
- Non-working days
- Place of Work
- Benefits
Selection Process
Please contact us through the contact form below.
– Select [Recruitment Opportunities] as Type of Inquiry.
– Write your output language in the Content of Inquiry field.We will contact you within 10 business days, where you may be asked to provide examples of previous work or a portfolio.
After internal review, we may ask for a zoom meeting in English to learn more about you, and to help you learn more about the TENGA brand, or the freelance work available.
Finally we may ask for you to translate or edit some sample text (paid at agreed rate) with possible follow up zoom meetings to refine the language to be used from therein.
If you wish to send in your resume for our consideration,
please fill out the form below and await a response.