{"id":14013,"date":"2026-05-08T13:27:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T04:27:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careers.zen.group\/?post_type=awsm_job_openings&p=14013"},"modified":"2026-05-08T13:42:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T04:42:59","slug":"zenpromo_sales","status":"publish","type":"awsm_job_openings","link":"https:\/\/careers.zen.group\/en\/job\/zenpromo_sales\/","title":{"rendered":"ZenPromo Sales"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Why we are hiring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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As the domestic market shrinks, a rapidly increasing number of companies are seeking sales channels overseas. However, many struggle with language and cultural barriers, as well as effective promotional strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ZenPromo Division provides end-to-end support for international expansion, from social media and ad operations to influencer marketing, helping clients maximize their sales. The business is currently in a growth phase. We are focusing on acquiring new projects and are looking for new members who can help elevate the organization to the next stage. With your skills, help increase the number of fans of Japanese products around the world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Main Duties<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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You will propose optimal marketing initiatives and develop new clients for companies facing challenges in expanding cross-border e-commerce sales and promoting to inbound foreign visitors to Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Strategy Planning & Proposals: Build the most suitable plans from a wide range of solutions, including social media management, web advertising, landing page creation, and influencer marketing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Lead Generation to Closing: Leverage your experience and network to handle the entire sales process, from creating business opportunities to closing deals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Partner Alliances: Acquire referral projects through collaboration with partners such as regional banks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Marketing Activities: Create new business connections by participating in exhibitions and events.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • External Coordination: Direct and collaborate with advertising agencies after orders are received.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Sales tyle<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Approach: Meetings may be conducted both online and in person. More than half of the leads come through internal and external referrals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Business Trips: Domestic travel may be required depending on proposal content and project needs. Depending on the partner, frequent monthly business trips may occur.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Structure: Activities are primarily carried out independently. This environment offers significant autonomy and allows you to fully utilize your past sales experience and resources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Clients<\/strong>
      Clients range from publicly listed companies to small and medium-sized enterprises that require attracting overseas customers (cross-border e-commerce businesses, retailers, manufacturers, inbound-related companies, local governments, etc.).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

      Who We Are Looking For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Must-Have Skills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • Sales experience at an advertising agency (2 years or more)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Business-level English proficiency (TOEIC 850 or higher) *Score submission not required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Preferred Skills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        • Experience as an account planner<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Experience in enterprise sales<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Experience in partner sales<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Experience in cross-border e-commerce<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Experience in inbound promotion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Personality<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          • A person with a strong sense of responsibility, a mindset to grow the company\/business, and a passion for conveying the quality of Japanese products and services overseas<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • A person who can commit to goals (someone who can think, improve, and work independently towards achieving them)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • A person with a strong desire for growth<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • A person with problem-solving and communication skills who can listen to customer challenges and needs and guide them to solutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • A person with data-driven and logical thinking skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • A person who values teamwork and can communicate smoothly within a team. (As our team includes members from both Japan and overseas, we are looking for someone who respects cultural and linguistic differences, strives for considerate communication, and can contribute positively to the team in a cooperative environment.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

            About Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            ZenGroup currently operates the following six services:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            • ZenMarket<\/strong>: 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.
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            • ZenPlus<\/strong>: An e-commerce marketplace that connects over 3,000 small to mid-sized Japanese businesses with international customers.
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            • ZenPromo<\/strong>: A promotional service that helps Japanese companies refine their international marketing strategies and build global brand awareness.
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            • ZenPop<\/strong>: A monthly subscription box service offering curated stationery items that highlight Japanese kawaii<\/em> culture and other cultural elements.
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            • ZenLink<\/strong>: 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.
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            • ZenStudio<\/strong>: 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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              Today, our platform has over 2 million registered users, is available in 19 languages, and serves customers in over 181 countries across six continents\u2014delivering Japanese products to the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Position<\/strong><\/td>Sales<\/td><\/tr>
              Department<\/strong><\/td>ZenPromo : 9 members
              Department Manager:1
              Sales representatives: 4
              Digital marketers: 2 
              Digital Marketing Interns: 2<\/td><\/tr>
              Contract Type<\/strong><\/td>Full-time employee<\/td><\/tr>
              Positions Available<\/strong><\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
              Reason for hire<\/strong><\/td>Staff expansion<\/td><\/tr>
              Working Hours<\/strong><\/td>Standard working hours:\u00a09:00AM ~ 18:00PM
              (8 working hours \/ 1 hour break)
              Flextime available: Start work anytime between 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM, with up to 2 hours of break time per day.
              *Standard working hours apply during the initial training period (approx. 2 months).<\/td><\/tr>
              Work Location<\/strong><\/td>Head Office (Osaka Sakaisuji L Tower, 1-7-7 Kawaramachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka City)

              *On-site<\/td><\/tr>
              Access<\/strong><\/td>Osaka Metro Chuo Line Sakaisuji Honmachi Station 6 mins<\/td><\/tr>
              Salary<\/strong><\/td>Based on previous experience and ability
              \u30fbBonus: twice a year (June and December)
              \u30fbSalary evaluation: once a year
              \u30fb3-month probationary period (Salary same as above)
              \u30fbIf the required period of employment is not met, the employee will not be eligible for their initial bonus.<\/td><\/tr>
              Other Allowances<\/strong><\/td>Overtime (paid by minute)
              Transportation allowance (Up to \u00a530,000\/month)<\/td><\/tr>
              Days Off & Vacation Leave<\/strong><\/td>\u30fb5-day workweek (Saturday & Sunday off)
              \u30fbNew Year holiday (4 days)
              \u30fbPaid leave (26 days in year 1)
              \u30fbCongratulatory and condolence leave
              \u30fbMaternity\/paternity leave
              \u30fbChild care leave
              \u30fbPersonal day leave
              *Work is required on national holidays, excluding the New Year holiday.<\/td><\/tr>
              Benefits<\/strong><\/td>\u30fbComplete social insurance
              (workers\u2019 compensation, employment, health, welfare pension)
              \u30fbBusiness casual dress code
              \u30fbTraining system (job-specific, level-specific training)
              \u30fbJapanese\/English lessons
              \u30fbIn-house club activities (karaoke, day camp, etc.)
              \u30fbMonthly company events
              \u30fbFree tea and coffee<\/td><\/tr>
              Regarding Paid Vacation<\/strong><\/td>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%.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

              Selection Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

              First interview<\/strong> \u2013 Hiring Team (45-60 mins, online or in-person)
              *Logic test + Marketing test (Test excluded for online Interviews)
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              Second interview<\/strong> \u2013 Second interview (45~60mins) \u2013 ZenPromo team *in-person
              *Travel Reimbursement up to \u00a527,000 available for applicants outside the Kansai region
              *Logic Test (Iif not completed during the first interview)
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              Third Interview<\/strong> \u2013 HR Planning Team (45-60 mins, online or in-person)
              *Company culture test<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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