Why we are hiring
Since its launch, the Spanish version of ZenMarket has seen significant growth among users worldwide. To support our expanding community, we are seeking a Spanish native speaker proficient in both Japanese and English.
You will serve as a vital link between our domestic operations and our international .customers, managing email inquiries, translation projects, and small-scale projects or workflow improvements.
Main Duties
・Handling multilingual customer inquiries (only via chat)
・Cooperation and reporting with other teams when handling complaints
・Management of remote operators (part-time staff)
・Other related duties (e.g., translation)
Who We Are Looking For
Must-Have Skills
- Native level proficiency in Spanish.
- Japanese proficiency: Business level (appx.JLPT N2 or better)
- English proficiency: Business level (TOEIC 800 or higher).
Preferred Skills
- Experience in translation.
- Work experience at small to medium-sized enterprises.
- Experience in the cross-border EC industry or Customer Support.
- Basic knowledge of HTML.
- Proficiency in other languages.
Personality
- Independent Thinker: Able to act spontaneously, possesses excellent communication skills, has office work experience, and approaches work with a positive attitude.
- Team Player: Values teamwork and understands the importance of cooperating to achieve common goals.
- Computer Literacy: Can operate computers smoothly for work and is willing to learn new skills or software to improve efficiency.
- Global Perspective: Enjoys professional interaction with people of different ages and nationalities.
About Us
ZenGroup is an e-commerce company based in Osaka, Japan, with over 400 active employees across our headquarters and logistics centers. With a diverse workforce representing more than 34 nationalities, we support the international market in purchasing products from Japan and help Japanese companies sell their products overseas.
ZenGroup currently operates the following six services:
- ZenMarket: A proxy-buying platform that enables international customers to shop in their own language on major Japanese e-commerce sites such as Mercari, Yahoo Auctions, Yahoo Shopping, and more.
- ZenPlus: An e-commerce marketplace that connects over 3,000 small to mid-sized Japanese businesses with international customers.
- ZenPromo: A promotional service that helps Japanese companies refine their international marketing strategies and build global brand awareness.
- ZenPop: A monthly subscription box service offering curated stationery items that highlight Japanese kawaii culture and other cultural elements.
- ZenLink: An HTML tag-based service for Japanese e-commerce companies that enables their products to be purchased on ZenMarket, driving international web traffic to their stores.
- ZenStudio: A creative agency specializing in web design and video production, supporting businesses entering digital media or enhancing their e-commerce presence to meet modern trends.
Today, our platform has over 2 million registered users, is available in 19 languages, and serves customers in over 181 countries across six continents—delivering Japanese products to the world.
| Position | Spanish language customer support |
| Department | Operations department |
| Contract Type | Full-time (Permanent) |
| Positions Available | 1 |
| Working Hours | Shift schedule: rotational, with Sundays always off. Schedules are provided monthly. Standard working hours: 9:15 AM – 6:15 PM (8 working hours / 1 hour break) Flextime available: start work anytime between 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM, with up to 2 hours of break time per day. *Standard working hours apply during the initial training period (approx. 2 months). |
| Work Location | Osaka Sakaisuji L Tower, 1 Chome-7-7 Kawaramachi, Chuo, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan On-site |
| Access | Osaka Metro Chuo Line Sakaisuji Honmachi Station 6 mins |
| Salary | Based on previous experience and ability ・Bonus: twice a year (June and December) ・Salary evaluation: once a year ・3-month probationary period (Salary same as above) ・If the required period of employment is not met, the employee will not be eligible for their initial bonus. |
| Other Allowances | ・Overtime (paid by minute) ・Transportation allowance (up to ¥30,000/month) |
| Days Off & Vacation Leave | ・5-day workweek (Shift Schedule) ・New Year holiday (4 days) ・Paid leave (26 days in year 1) ・Congratulatory and condolence leave ・Maternity/paternity leave ・Child care leave ・Personal day leave *Work is required on national holidays, excluding the New Year holiday. |
| Benefits | ・Complete social insurance (workers’ compensation, employment, health, welfare pension) ・Business casual dress code（no suit required） ・Training system (job-specific, level-specific training) ・Japanese/English lessons In-house club activities (karaoke, day camp, etc.) ・Monthly company events ・Free tea and coffee |
| Regarding Paid Vacation | 26 days of paid leave are provided from the first year, with the number increasing annually. In 2024, the paid leave usage rate exceeded 80%. |
Selection Process
1st Interview (Recruiting Team)
Online or In-person (45-60 min).
Logic test + Customer support test (Logic test is not conducted during online interviews)
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2nd Interview
In-person (45-60 min)
Travel expenses up to 27,000 JPY available for candidates outside the Kansai region.
Logic Test + Translation test
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3rd Interview (HR Planning Team)
Online or In-person (45-60 min).
Situation Test
