Careers

<Responsibilities>

1: Execute High-Quality Translation and Copywriting

・Translate and finesse content from Japanese to English, ensuring it resonates deeply with the target audience.

・Adapt brand site text and e-commerce content to maintain a creative and engaging tone.

・Utilize AI tools effectively to supercharge translation efficiency and copywriting quality.

・Adhere to the provided Language Guide to ensure seamless brand consistency across all platforms.

2: Create and Manage Multichannel Content

・Write, edit, and check SEO content, news posts, newsletters, and press releases.

・Develop and refine user manuals to ensure clarity and accuracy for the end user.

・Review graphic layouts for various materials, including product packaging and manuals, to ensure textual integrity.

・(Optional) Perform translation and editing tasks in additional languages such as Italian, Spanish, French, German, or Chinese if applicable.

3: Collaborate and Facilitate Internal Projects

・Liaise with various internal teams to ensure alignment on brand messaging and project goals.

・Provide on-site instruction for voice actors during the production of promotional content.

・Support occasional English content needs for the TENGA brand in addition to primary responsibilities for iroha.

*You’ll be mainly in charge of our female brand, iroha, translating from Japanese to English and finessing English content to resonate deeply with our audience (with occasional support for TENGA).

<Required>

・Fluent or above Japanese speaker/writer (Example: able to understand obscure Onomatopeia)
・Native level English (Example: able to come up with wordplay based on product or sensations etc.)
・1-2 years of copywriting experience
・Able to provide examples of previous work (Articles, Blogs etc. in any language but English is priority)
・Knowledgeable about the topic of female sexuality (for writing iroha content)

<Preferred>
・Business level or above (in order) Italian, Spanish, Chinese, French, German, Dutch, Swedish, Polish, Dutch, Portuguese or Danish)
・Experience using TMS (Translation Management System) or CAT (Computer-Assisted Translation) tools (We currently use Phrase)
・Proficiency in Google Workspace: Docs, Sheets, Gemini, etc. (We encourage the use of AI tools for efficiency)
・Basic HTML knowledge
・Experience with coordinating with other team members and departments to ensure no problems with tone, language, and voice
・Proven ability to meet deadlines
・Proven ability to write blogs for SEO purposes
・Excellent interpersonal skills
・Highly self-motivated
・Strong written communication skills

<Responsibilities>

1: Drive Sales and Market Expansion

・Lead sales activities to achieve company targets, adjusting strategies as needed

・Research and reach out to potential clients to develop new sales channels in both general retail (drugstores, supermarkets, etc.) and the adult industry

・Identify prospects, manage the sales cycle, and close new business deals.

2: Manage Accounts and Branding

・Maintain strong relationships with distributors, introducing new products and expanding their SKU range

・Develop and implement in-store expansion plans, branding initiatives, and display optimization

・Conduct meetings, training sessions, and attend industry events to represent the brand

3: Collaborate and Coordinate

・Collaborate with internal teams to ensure efficient inventory management and order fulfillment

・Prepare reports, proposals, and other documentation to support business decisions

**This role requires business travel for market expansion efforts and industry events.

<Required>

・3+ years of sales experience, preferably with tangible goods (Experience in consumer goods is welcomed).

・Strong communication skills to negotiate with clients.
・Ability to analyze market trends and identify growth opportunities.
・Valid driver’s license.
・Legal authorization to work in Germany (citizenship, permanent residency, or valid work visa).

・Business-level English AND German.

**Kindly attach your English CV when submitting your application.

<Preferred>

・Experience in the retail and wholesale industry.
・Understanding of sales logistics and the process of opening new retail accounts is a plus.
・Regional expertise in Northern/Eastern Europe is a plus (Sales experience, Language, and Culture).

<Responsibilities>

1: Sales Promotion and Support for Existing Distribution Channels

・Liaison with the 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.

2: Developing New Sales Channels

・Researching and contacting prospects to increase brand presence in stores.

*Role will entail business travel.

<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 the retail and wholesale industry

・Other European languages (e.g. Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, or others)