Administrative/Project Manager Assistant

Seiseidou is a venture-backed startup and we operate in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment. This role provides direct exposure to the entire D2C ecosystem. The role encompasses involvement throughout the product development life-cycle. The role provides the opportunity to grow and develop end-to-end within the marketing and sales pipeline from Day One.

About Us

We are a digital marketing agency with deep experience in consumer goods. Although based in Japan, our footprint can be found all over the world. Our team is excited to expand our rapid growth even further as a D2C company.

Our team? Innovative, strategic, results-oriented. We are driven by deep domain expertise and extraordinary motivation to learn more about our field.

Our culture? Warm, authentic, and passionate. We are driven by compassion, empathy, and understanding. We inspire each other every day.

We are not the stereotype Japanese work culture. Broadminded and fun work environment.

Job Overview

Recently, we launched a private label men’s haircare brand in the US. We’ve rapidly grown sales in the United States – so much so that we are on track to launch two additional brands next year!

This is a diverse, multi-faceted role that requires the candidate to wear multiple hats. The candidate will be required to work across a variety of roles. The candidate will also liaise with manufacturers and agencies.

Job Summary

As an Associate Product Manager on our product management team, you will lead the development of products that solve business and user problems by collaborating with others.

• Define and manage product requirements for developers that provide the best solution for business needs and market requirements.

• Work with Business stakeholders.

• Serve as agile/scrum product owner. Attend daily stand-ups, provide guidance, and resolve impediments. Reduce scope when effort exceeds value.

• Build a strong partnership with developers and quality assurance. Collaborate to find efficient ways to satisfy business and user needs.

• Prioritize work and that of the development team based on relative importance to the business.

• Train newer members of the company

• Assist Director/ Team with Building Roadmap.

Responsibilities

· Assisting a project manager in following and completing tasks

· Research, Analyze, Report on product development trends in the US D2C marketplace

· Monitor, Manage, Maintain product inventory for US marketplace

· Communicate with business connections and manufacturer

· Communicate with customer support and report the resolved/unresolved issues.

· Other responsibilities as assigned all the time

Qualifications

· U.S. Citizen or Permanent resident

· Strong communication and negotiation skills

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite for Business

· Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills

· Proven track record working in fast-paced environments

Preferred

· Outgoing Personality

· Efficient, Flexible and able to prioritize responsibilities

· Innovative, Growth-Orientated Mindset

· Strong desire towards internal advancement

· Team-player with a deep interest in cross-functional work

Benefits

· Remote Work!

· Build your network!

· Professional Development (Statistical Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Writing)

· Gain know-how of D2C business management

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $15.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Fully remote work.

Contract Renewal:

• Likely

Work Location:

• Fully Remote

Typical start time:

• 9AM

Typical end time:

• 6PM

Ergonomic Workspace:

• No

Administrative Duties:

• Running errands
• Sorting and sending mail
• Managing social media

This Job Is:

• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process