Position :Operations Associate

Work Hours          :Monday to Friday 8am-5pm or 9am-6pm Japan Timezone

Salary Range         :$900 - $1500 (Depending on the interview result and client’s 

approval)

About the Company: 

It is a leading collective of over 150 top-tier F&B experts located in more than 30 countries, specializes in supporting CPG & Foodservice brands like Bel, Ferrero, Domino's Pizza, and Kerry in their international growth. We provide comprehensive solutions across the food value chain, from product development to market expansion, leveraging our vast expertise in branding, marketing, business development, regulations, and supply chain.

Overview:

We are seeking a motivated and proactive Operations Associate to support our Chief Operating Officer (COO). This role is critical in maintaining our operational excellence and assisting in our growth trajectory, ensuring our clients receive unparalleled service.

Responsibilities: 

• Assisting the COO in managing client communications, including email follow-ups, call scheduling, and deal progress tracking.
• Re-engaging past leads to set up discussions with the COO.
• Researching new and past leads to support strategic outreach.
• Aiding in the creation of effective emails using Apollo (with training provided).
• Assisting in contract preparation.
• Managing invoice creation, billing processes, and follow-up for timely payments.
• Supporting the onboarding of experts into the GourmetPro network.
• Demonstrating a proactive and curious attitude, taking initiative in assignments, and seeking additional responsibilities.
• Address and resolve any client concerns or complaints promptly, always striving for a positive outcome and maintaining the integrity of the company’s brand.

• A bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field
• At least 3 years of experience in an advertising agency, marketing agency, market research agency, or recruitment agency. 
• Proficiency in G-Suite, HubSpot, and Notion is advantageous.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Proactive problem-solving approach and eagerness to learn.
• Team-oriented mindset with a positive attitude.
• Solid background in sales admin and invoicing.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, as well as presentation abilities.
• Proficiency in English is a must.
• Curiosity and transparency are highly valued.

Why Join Us? This is a full-time remote opportunity where you'll work alongside a dedicated and passionate team. We're not just looking for an employee; we're seeking someone who's keen to be a part of our adventure, contributing their expertise and passion every step of the way.

• A fully remote and flexible work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a rapidly expanding company.
• A chance to contribute significantly to the F&B sector, working with renowned global brands.

This is not your typical Project manager role. Working as Project Manager for IQ-EQ will require you to have a womb to tomb mastery of project management methodologies to be applied to ongoing initiatives in IQ-EQ to ensure predictable and successful delivery. You won’t just be taking down the minutes of the meeting because you will need to have the vision and a thirst for change, transformation and continuous improvement.

Project Management is not an easy job, therefore we need someone who is expressive and vocal in identifying and mitigating risks, directing the project and all stakeholders involved to successful delivery while maintaining a good working relationship with all participants.

A proactive team player who initiates improvements at the same time adheres to the team’s standard methodology and governance processes.

Responsibilities (how we will measure success)

• Contribute to strategic growth and operational development of the Firm by managing a suite of projects ongoing throughout the IQ-EQ Group
•  Adhere to the team’s standard methodology and governance processes including use of approved templates and checklists
• Responsible for all aspects of Project Management, including but not limited to; Initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring and controlling including change control and project closure – ensuring predictable and successful delivery
• Organizing and motivating project teams, directing the project and all stakeholders involved to successful delivery
• Effective and Transparent communications ensuring the flow of information to all stakeholders involved
• Ongoing contribution towards continuous development and improvement of Change Delivery methodologies, templates and checklists

Tasks (what does the role do on a day-to-day basis)

• Define the scope of assigned projects in conjunction with the Project Sponsor
• Devise the overall approach to delivering individual projects, making use of the internal methodology tailoring matrix
• Preparation of project documentation in collaboration with Subject Matter Experts for example:
  • Project Initiation Requests
  • Project Initiation Documentation
  • Product and Work Package Descriptions
  • End Stage reports and Stage Gate Readiness Assessment Documents
  • Test Strategy, Plans and Scripts
  • Closure Reports
• Determine objectives and measures that each project will be evaluated against upon completion and track ongoing progress. Prepare related benefits assessments
• Select, lead and motivate your project team both internally and externally, establishing a team culture within the assigned projects
• Monitoring overall progress and use of resources, initiating corrective action where necessary
• Applying change control processes to control changes to the products ensuring that changes are made only with the agreement of appropriate named authorities
• Managing project risks, including the development of contingency plans
• Reporting through agreed lines on project progress through highlight reports and end-stage assessments, including option papers and recommendations
•  Manage a range of stakeholders from junior to senior level across all locations
• Manage and monitor project budgets to ensure delivered within agreed budget
• Adhere to internal project methodology and governance
• Track all time spent on projects in NetSuite ensuring that resource time is also captured and monitored
• Communication and engagement planning
• Maintaining an awareness of potential interdependencies with other projects and their impact
• Liaise with various departments to ensure Service Transition is successful, including the training team in relation to training needs arising from projects and related solutions
• Production of closure reports, evaluating successes and challenges to enhance learning for your next project – ensure capture of lesson on the team’s central lessons log.

Other

• Support other departments as required within the confines of the Project Manager role
• Undertake any additional reasonable duties as required the Firm