Chinese-English Business Liaison / Interpreter
Job summary
We are seeking a professional Chinese-English Business Liaison / Interpreter to facilitate effective communication and coordination between Chinese management and English-speaking employees, clients, suppliers, and other stakeholders. The successful candidate will provide accurate interpretation, support day-to-day business operations, and help bridge cultural and language differences to ensure smooth collaboration
Job descriptions & requirements
- Provide accurate consecutive interpretation between Mandarin Chinese and English during meetings, site visits, negotiations, training sessions, and daily operational discussions.
- Act as the primary communication link between Chinese expatriate staff and local employees.
- Coordinate communication between departments to ensure business objectives and operational requirements are clearly understood.
- Assist Chinese management in communicating company policies, procedures, and operational instructions.
- Support meetings by preparing agendas, taking minutes, and following up on action items.
- Liaise with clients, suppliers, government agencies, and other external stakeholders when required.
- Assist with onboarding and orientation of Chinese and local staff.
- Translate short business communications, emails, notices, and presentations as needed.
- Help resolve communication challenges and cultural misunderstandings in a professional and impartial manner.
- Coordinate travel arrangements, appointments, and business schedules for visiting
- Chinese personnel when required.
- Maintain confidentiality of company information and business discussions.
- Perform other administrative and liaison duties assigned by management.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Languages, International Relations, or a related field is preferred.
- Fluency in Mandarin Chinese and English, both spoken and written.
- Previous experience as an interpreter, business liaison, executive assistant, or coordinator is an advantage.
- Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
Preffered Skills
- Experience working in a multinational company, manufacturing, construction, logistics, or trading environment.
- Understanding of Chinese and local business culture and etiquette.
- Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
- Mandarin-English interpretation
- Business communication
- Relationship management
- Cross-cultural awareness
- Professionalism and confidentiality
- Organization and coordination
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Accuracy and effectiveness of interpretation.
- Timely coordination of meetings and business activities.
- Positive feedback from management and stakeholders.
- Effective resolution of communication issues.
- Reliable support for operational and administrative activities.
- Compliance with company policies and confidentiality requirements.
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