Senior Public Relations Associate

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Who we are:

Established in 1926, Mutual Trading Co., Inc. was originally a small co-op organization for centralized purchasing of basic import foods to service the needs of the early Japanese immigrant society in Southern California. We’ve grown nearly 100 years old now, and command a premiere position among Japanese foodservice suppliers, as well as fill a key role as “Culinary Ambassador” promoting Japanese foods worldwide. Currently, we import, manufacture, and distribute over 8,000 Japanese foods, beverages, restaurant equipment and supplies.

Benefits

All paid Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for employees and their dependents

Life Insurance and 401k Plan with company match.

Location: El Monte, CA

Hours: M-F: 8AM – 5PM

Essential Job Functions

Miyako Sushi and Washoku School – 60%
• Report to EVP to assist development, execution, and assessing programs in line with School’s set goals, positioned as the best authentic Washoku School in the US:

– Oversee day to day administrative and financial tasks, applicant/enrollee communications, instructors’ and partner suppliers’ communications, and facility management.

– Develop marketing programs and events to promote course enrollees among industry professionals, culinary enthusiasts, suppliers, and the public consumers.

– Initiate new website creation and updates, Instagram and Facebook posts, events, ads and PR, and other promotional tasks.

For Marketing Division – 40%
• Report to Assistant Manager to assist developing programs in support of the Company’s HQ duties, corporate public relations, and sales goals encompassing administration, planning, promoting, executing, and assessing.

– Plan, coordinate, create, and update the corporate websites, social media, press releases, editorials, and newsletters.

– Develop and execute programs and events to strengthen corporate positioning and sales.

– Translate and review documents and editorials in Japanese and English.

– Raise corporate visibility and engage closely with the Japanese and food-centric communities, and Japanese American /Asian non-profit organizations.
• Communicate cross divisions, branches, suppliers, and organizations for project coordination.
• Build rapport and cordial business relationships with suppliers, media, trade agencies, and community organizations through collaborative projects.
• Attend Company meetings, events, and functions, at times outside of normal working hours
• Carry out other duties as required from Assistant Manager
• Commit to obligations to answer to all management as requested

Physical Requirements
• Ability to sit in an office for a majority of the day
• Ability to work at a computer workstation for extended periods throughout the day
• Ability to stand for extended periods throughout the day during events
• Ability to reach, bend, kneel, and lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Working Conditions

o Noise Level: Normal to loud while indoors

Other Requirements
• Business level English – Read/write/speak/listen
• Business level Japanese; Native level Japanese preferred – Read/write/speak/listen
• Maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Ability to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload
• Pass the Sake Adviser and Shochu Adviser courses within 1 year of employment
• Bachelor’s Degree and above preferred
• 4+ years of relevant experience and relationships with community organization personalities
• Sometime work at offsite events, at times beyond regular work hours and on weekends.
• Drive company car on work assignments and events.

Knowledge and Skills
• Basic mathematical knowledge – cost calculations, percentages, counting inventory, etc.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign
• Social media platform knowledge
• Understanding of latest social media marketing trends
• Problem-solving skills
• Intermediate Microsoft Office proficiency
• Basic knowledge/skill in operating a camera
• Ability to work in fast paced environment
• Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects
• Knowledge of Japanese foods and liquors preferred

Disclaimers

This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related duties as instructed or requested by the department manager or other management as needed, subject to reasonable accommodation and business needs. The information contained herein is subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, and no part of this document is to be construed as an express or implied contract of employment, nor does it alter the “at-will” employment status with the Company. Requirements are subject to accommodations with ADA, FEHA, and all other applicable federal and state laws. Please report any changes of essential job functions to the Human Resources Department.

Mutual Trading Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.