Operations Assistant
Smart Homes Japan
Smart Homes Japan is a fast-growing technology company based in Kutchan, Hokkaido. We design, install and support cutting-edge automation systems for luxury residences, boutique hotels and premier commercial spaces across Japan. Our services include intelligent lighting and climate control, high-performance networking, audio, and security, and we create seamless environments that elevate comfort, convenience, and energy efficiency.
We collaborate with leading international brands and work directly with architects, interior designers, and general contractors on some of the country's most exclusive projects. Our commitment to continuous innovation, precision craftsmanship, and exceptional user experience is driving our rapid expansion, and we are seeking motivated individuals to help us shape the future of smart living in Japan.
Smart Homes Japan is seeking an Operations Assistant to oversee daily workflows, optimise operational efficiency and develop systems to support the company's next stage of growth. Reporting directly to the CEO, the successful candidate will support core business functions across administration, compliance, HR, procurement and project logistics. Based in Niseko, with an established presence in Sapporo and Hakuba, we're actively expanding nationwide. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the operations of a fast-growing start-up in a booming market.
Smart Homes Japan is seeking an Operations Assistant to oversee daily workflows, optimise operational efficiency and develop systems to support the company's next stage of growth. Reporting directly to the CEO, the successful candidate will support core business functions across administration, compliance, HR, procurement and project logistics.
Based in Niseko, with an established presence in Sapporo and Hakuba, we're actively expanding nationwide. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the operations of a fast-growing start-up in a booming market.
- Communication: Facilitate seamless bilingual communication between internal teams, local Japanese suppliers, contractors and international clients.
- Operations and Logistics: support daily administrative operations, ensure smooth cross-departmental coordination and optimise core business workflows.
- Team management: Build and maintain strong relationships with local partners, contractors, external accountants and vendors.
- Record keeping and compliance: manage basic bookkeeping, track records alongside our external accounting team and prepare essential business documentation.
- Research and Business development: conduct research to support new business initiatives, conduct outreach to local stakeholders and follow up on business leads.
- Highly organised: You have an exceptional ability to prioritise, multitask and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proactive and solution-oriented: A self-starter who anticipates team needs, takes the initiative and solves problems before they escalate.
- Attention to detail: Dedicated to achieving high levels of accuracy and quality in documentation and administrative processes.
- Adaptable learner: Eager to quickly learn internal tools, basic bookkeeping principles and new operational processes.
3,200,000 to 4,200,000 per year (based on skills and experience)
Immediately
