VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Chinese-Speaking Business Development Assistant
Company: Credence Enterprises
Employment Type: Contract-Based, with Probation Period
Location: Addis Ababa
Office Location: Around 22, near Axum Hotel
Credence Enterprises is looking for a capable, responsible, and business-minded Chinese-speaking candidate to support its customer communication and business development activities.
The main purpose of this position is to help the company establish professional communication with Chinese-speaking businesspeople and companies in Ethiopia. The selected candidate will support relationship building, meeting arrangements, translation, customer follow-up, and business communication.
This is not a normal office translation position. The candidate must be confident, organized, proactive, and comfortable communicating with business owners and company managers.
Main Responsibilities
- Identify and establish communication with potential Chinese-speaking business contacts.
- Communicate professionally with Chinese managers, owners, and company representatives.
- Use telephone, email, WeChat, and other communication platforms for business purposes.
- Introduce Credence Enterprises in a professional manner.
- Arrange business meetings and accompany management during meetings or customer visits when required.
- Translate basic business conversations and written communications between Chinese and English or Amharic.
- Collect customer information and communicate it accurately to management.
- Follow up meetings, inquiries, proposals, and agreed actions.
- Maintain organized records of contacts, conversations, and follow-up activities.
- Prepare regular activity and customer follow-up reports.
- Support management in business development and customer relationship activities.
Required Qualifications
- Good spoken and written Chinese-language ability.
- Ability to communicate professionally in English or Amharic.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Confidence in approaching and communicating with Chinese businesspeople.
- Ability to use WeChat professionally.
- Good organization and follow-up skills.
- Basic computer skills, including email, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
- Honest, disciplined, responsible, and willing to learn.
- Ability to visit customer locations within Addis Ababa and nearby areas when required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous work or study experience involving Chinese nationals or Chinese companies.
- Experience in business development, sales support, customer service, translation, or administration.
- Knowledge of Chinese business culture and professional communication.
- Previous experience arranging meetings or following up business customers.
Fresh graduates with strong Chinese-language ability, confidence, discipline, and willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.
Employment Structure
- The position will initially be offered on a contract and probationary basis.
- Compensation will include an agreed fixed payment and may include performance-based incentives.
- Final compensation will depend on the candidate’s Chinese-language ability, experience, availability, and performance.
- The selected candidate will work directly under the supervision of Credence Enterprises management.
- The candidate will not have authority to make final commercial or financial decisions on behalf of the company.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should send the following:
- Updated CV
- A short application letter explaining:
- Their Chinese-language background
- Any experience working with Chinese people or companies
- Why they believe they are suitable for the position
- Current residential area in Addis Ababa
- Expected monthly compensation
- Current employment status and availability
- WeChat experience or WeChat ID, where applicable
Application Email: info@credenceenterprises.com
Email Subject: Application – Chinese-Speaking Business Development Assistant
Only applications submitted through the above email address will be considered.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a practical Chinese-language, communication, and business-development assessment.
Both male and female candidates are encouraged to apply.