Job Location: Honolulu, HI	Compensation: $40,000-$50,000/year
Employment Type: Direct Hire - Full Time	Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-6pm

Promotions Coordinator – Bilingual Japanese/English

Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Department: Marketing & Promotions

Position Summary

We are seeking a bilingual Japanese/English Promotions Coordinator to support marketing campaigns, promotional activities, and business development initiatives targeting Japanese-speaking customers and local partners.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and able to communicate effectively with both Japanese- and English-speaking clients, merchants, vendors, and business partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and support marketing campaigns, promotions, and advertising activities

• Research and analyze Hawaii market trends, tourism trends, and customer information

• Create and maintain promotional materials, flyers, displays, website content, and other marketing tools

• Coordinate promotional activities with local merchants and business partners

• Assist with advertising and promotional projects for internal and external publications

• Collect, organize, and report market data, sales information, and other relevant statistics

• Assist with resolving issues or complaints between customers and business partners in a professional and diplomatic manner

• Maintain strong relationships with travel agencies, publishers, merchants, and other key stakeholders

• Coordinate monthly marketing activity reports

• Assist with meetings, presentations, and other marketing-related projects

• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; equivalent education and experience may be considered

• Fluent in both Japanese and English, written and spoken

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages

• Basic knowledge of the Hawaii travel and tourism industry

• Good knowledge of Hawaii and the Hawaiian Islands

• Basic knowledge of the credit card or financial services industry is a plus

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel

• Strong organizational and time-management skills

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to handle confidential information professionally

• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a team

• Strong research and information-gathering skills

• Japanese-English translation skills

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Experience in marketing, promotions, tourism, hospitality, or related industries

• Familiarity with Japanese business culture and practices

• Experience creating flyers, promotional materials, or presentations

• Professional and diplomatic communication style

• Strong initiative and follow-through

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based work in Honolulu

• May occasionally require local travel for meetings, promotional activities, or business-related events

• Must be able to sit for extended periods and use standard office equipment

• Occasional lifting of up to approximately 15 lbs. may be required

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced environment