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Job ID : 1552148 Date Updated : July 16th, 2025
Assistant - Luxury Retail

Assistant to General Manager (Luxury Retail)

Location Tokyo - 23 Wards
Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary 5 million yen ~ 6 million yen

Job Description

You will support the General Manager in Japan and this is a key role that balances hands-on office management and high-level executive support in a fast-paced, refined environment.

Client Details

This is a globally recognized luxury brand within a major international group, renowned for its heritage, elegance, and craftsmanship. The Japan office is a lean but collaborative team, offering close exposure to top management and an exciting opportunity to work cross-functionally with both the local retail network and international headquarters.

Description

  • Support the GM: Handle scheduling, travel arrangements, expense reporting, and confidential communications
  • Coordinate Sales Data: Prepare reports and presentations; track sales figures and assist with data analysis
  • Facilitate Office Operations: Assist with internal meeting coordination, greeting card distribution, and supply management
  • Boutique Support: Help onboard new staff, manage boutique inventories, and provide documentation support
  • Act as Liaison: Coordinate meetings with HQ in Paris and other brand offices within the group
  • Translation Tasks: Provide Japanese-English translation for presentations, emails, and during visits from global executives
  • Website Coordination: Work with the marketing team to support bilingual updates and content alignment with HQ

Job Offer

  • Be part of a global luxury brand with close-knit local operations
  • Gain unique experience working across boutique, office, and international teams
  • Direct exposure to General Manager and regional/global decision-making processes
  • A great opportunity for a candidate seeking a long-term, stable role in an elegant, international environment

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Linh Nguyen on +813 6832 8697.

General Requirements

Minimum Experience Level No experience
Career Level Mid Career
Minimum English Level Business Level
Minimum Japanese Level Native
Minimum Education Level Bachelor's Degree
Visa Status Permission to work in Japan required

Required Skills

  • Prior experience supporting Executive level or team
  • Strong written and verbal communication in both Japanese and English
  • Solid Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Detail-oriented, flexible, and able to handle multiple tasks proactively
  • Interest in the luxury or fashion industry is a strong plus
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a team-first mindset

Job Location

  • Tokyo - 23 Wards

Work Conditions

Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary 5 million yen ~ 6 million yen
Industry Retail

Job Category

  • Customer Service, Secretary and Administration > Secretary, PA
  • Customer Service, Secretary and Administration > Sales Assistant
  • Customer Service, Secretary and Administration > General Assistant