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Job Overview
Management/Business Management role in Northern California with a company in Accommodation/Food Services. The company is a US & Japan-based food manufacturer operating globally, delivering high-quality, safe, and sustainable food products to customers around the world. Our UK subsidiary manages the import, distribution, and sales of premium food products across the UK and European markets.
| Salary | Annual Salary：USD 80,000 〜 110,000 | Location | Hayward, CA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required Languages | Japanese | Employment Type | Full-time Employee |
Responsibilities
■Company Overview
The company is a US & Japan-based food manufacturer operating globally, delivering high-quality, safe, and sustainable food products to customers around the world. Our UK subsidiary manages the import, distribution, and sales of premium food products across the UK and European markets.
We are seeking an experienced leader currently based in the United States to assume the role of Country Manager for our UK subsidiary, with relocation planned and either an existing UK work eligibility or the ability to obtain it within five years.
■Position Summary
The Country Manager will oversee and grow our UK and European operations, leading strategic initiatives, managing sales and distribution channels, and ensuring operational efficiency. This role requires deep experience in the food industry, proven leadership skills, and fluency in both English and Japanese. The candidate will initially work with our US operations for training and strategic alignment before relocation to the UK.
■Key Responsibilities
・Lead and manage the overall operations of the UK subsidiary.
・Develop and execute sales, marketing, and business development strategies for the UK and European markets.
・Expand relationships with existing clients and secure new retail channel opportunities, particularly with major
・European supermarket chains.
・Manage and develop the local UK team, including recruitment, training, and performance management.
・Oversee financial performance, budgeting, and cost control.
・Collaborate with headquarters in Japan, US operations, and other group companies to align strategic initiatives.
・Optimize supply chain and logistics operations.
・Conduct market research and contribute to new product development.
・Represent the company at trade shows, exhibitions, and industry events.
Assignment Period: 5-year term in the UK, with possibility of extension based on performance.
Requirements
■Required Qualifications
・Current legal eligibility to work in the United States.
・UK work eligibility already obtained OR ability and willingness to obtain UK work eligibility within five years (company will provide relocation and visa support).
・Minimum 10 years of professional experience in the food industry (sales, marketing, business development, or management).
・Proven track record in a senior management or executive role with full P/L responsibility.
・Business-level proficiency in both English and Japanese (reading, writing, and speaking).
・Strong network within the retail and/or food distribution industries.
・Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
■Preferred Qualifications
・Experience working with major UK or European retail chains.
・Knowledge of import/export and international trade regulations.
・Multicultural business environment experience.
・Experience in sustainable food product development or market expansion.
Preferred
* Experience working with major UK or European retail chains.
* Knowledge of import/export and international trade regulations.
* Multicultural business environment experience.
* Experience in sustainable food product development or market expansion.
Terms of Application
| Employment Type | Full-time Employee |
|---|---|
| Salary | Annual Salary：USD 80,000 〜 110,000 80K-110K (depending on experience and skills) + performance-based bonus. |
| Work Hours | 8:30-5:30 |
| Required Languages | Japanese：Business Level |
| Insurance | Medical, dental and vision insurance (while in the US). After relocating to the UK, it will be governed by UK law (healthcare system, etc.). |
| Employee Benefits | Medical, Dental , Vision Insurance 401K Benefits: In accordance with US law during US-based period; in accordance with UK law after relocation (pension, healthcare, paid leave, etc.). Relocation Support: Full relocation package to the UK provided (housing allowance, visa support, travel costs). |
| Addendum | Seeking an experienced leader currently based in the United States. Must have current US work eligibility. Relocation to the UK is planned (must have or be able to obtain UK work eligibility within 5 years). The candidate will initially work with US operations for training before relocation. |
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Last Updated:2026/4/7
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