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Business Development & Food Product Curation

Kokoro Care Remote
Language
EN: business
JP: fluent
Salary
300,000-500,000 JPY
Employment Type
Full time

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial individual to join business development and product curation efforts in Japan. This role focuses on sourcing high-quality domestic food products for our international e-commerce platform. The ideal candidate will have a passion for Japanese cuisine, understanding of global customer demand and trends for Japanese food, and a strategic mindset to expand our product offerings and enhance our global customer experience. They will work closely with our team in Japan as well as our CEO and other team members in North America.

Experience (junior, mid-level, etc.): Mid-level

Candidates can apply from: Japan only

Visa sponsorship support: Not available

Monthly salary: 300,000~500,000 JPY


Responsibilities

1. **Business Development:** Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of sourced products into our shipping logistics and e-commerce platform. Work to develop and implement new product lines and strategies.

2. **Product Sourcing and Curation:** Curate a selection of premium and artisanal Japanese food (and future non-food) products that align with international market trends and customer preferences. Ensure all products meet our quality, authenticity, and standards. Identify,establish and build partnerships with local food farmers, producers, and distributors across Japan. Negotiate favorable terms and contracts with suppliers and partners.

3. **Market Analysis:** Conduct research and provide insights to identify emerging trends, seasonal specialties, and regional products within Japan. Analyze global SEO and industry trends to refine product selection and strategy.

4. **Brand Strategy:** Collaborate with marketing teams to ensure product offering is inline with current marketing strategy.


Qualifications

  • Bilingual (native Japanese and business level English) both written and spoken
  • Experience or interest in business development, product curation preferably in the food or e-commerce industry.
  • Knowledge of Japanese food culture, regional specialties, and local industry networks.
  • Knowledge of international trends and preferences for Japanese food
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Detail oriented
  • Curious

Preferred

  • Experience having lived/worked abroad

About the Company

Our mission at Kokoro Care is to share the joy and benefits that come from eating the best Japan has to offer.

We work directly with suppliers and producers in Japan to ensure that each item is free of chemicals and contains only the high quality ingredients. Inside every package, you'll discover a variety of delicious Japanese foods and flavors delivered straight from Japan to your door.

We provide English translations as well as ideas on how you can easily incorporate these unique foods into your daily life.

  • Join a unique, international team introducing authentic Japanese products to a global audience.
  • Work in a collaborative and innovative environment that supports local cultural heritage, farmers and producers
  • Opportunity to shape and grow a key business segment in a rapidly expanding e-commerce company.