Careers

Recruitment Message

KOBEX, aiming to be the most profitable company in the world,
is looking for young talent !

In order for each and every KOBEX fellow and new hire to have a fulfilling life, KOBEX must be highly profitable. Recruitment of human resources is the key to achieving a small number of elite employees and a high volume, one-size-fits-all production with the customer's success as our top priority.

KOBEX is committed to value creation that is not Good-or-Bad but Good-or-Great. In addition, the design/manufacturing and sales of equipment for handling flammable solvents requires deep technical capabilities and an unrelenting pursuit of knowledge and experience.

KOBEX is focusing all of its resources on carbon neutrality, which is at the center of the three circles. We are looking for young people who agree with our management philosophy, vision and code of conduct and who are passionate and committed to helping us become the most profitable company in the world.

ご挨拶

* Based on Jim Collin's Bestselling Book "Built to Last:
Successful Habits of Visionary Companies"

The kind of human resources that KOBEX is looking for

  • 20代~30代前半

    In their 20s to early 30s

  • 一期一会を大事にする

    Cherish each and every encounter

  • 経済的自立だけでなく精神的自立を果たす

    Wish to achieve spiritual independence as
    well as financial independence

  • リーダーの経験

    Leadership experience

  • 自己認識力が高い

    High self-awareness

  • グローバルに挑戦したい

    Wants to challenge oneself globally

※ We also actively conduct referring recruitment interviews

Human Resources Philosophy

  • Creating people who interact with each other
  • Creating people who keep their promises
  • Creating people of integrity
  • Creating respectable people
  • Creating passionate people
  • Creating thoughtful people

Application Guidelines

Employment Type Fulltime Employee 3 Vacancies
Position Details 1) Domestic sales (mainly new customers and after-sales)
2) Overseas sales (mainly new customers in Southeast Asia)
3) Domestic and overseas inside sales
* Either of the above, or both depending on skills and experience. Negotiable
Working Hours 08:30~18:00
* Core flextime available. Includes 90 minutes break-time
Work Place ☆ No location transfers required
☆ So called U/I-turn job seekers are welcome
☆ Commuting by car negotiable

[Kobe Head Office Factory]
Minatojima Minami-cho 4-2-12, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo
(7 minutes walk from the Portliner - Iryo Center Station)
[Tokyo Office]
Apollo Tower Building 2F, 1-8-16 Nihonbashi Motomachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
(7-minute walk from Nihonbashi Station on the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line or Mitsukoshimae Station on the Ginza Line)
Salary ◎Monthly Salary: 300,000-350,000 JPY + Bonus twice a year
(Staff stage) Regular Employee Annual Salary from 4.5 MJPY
◎Monthly Salary: 400,000-450,000 JPY + Bonus twice a year
(Leader stage) Section Manager Annual Salary from 6.0 MJPY
◎Monthly Salary: 500,000-550,000 JPY + Bonus twice a year
(Management stage) Department Manager Annual Salary from 7.35 MJPY
Salary Increase / Bonus ・Salary increase once a year (Based on: performance, results, ability, and self-evaluation)
・Bonus twice a year (Based on company performance and individual achievements) ※Annual salary system is available
Other Benefits ・Commuting expenses (20,000 JPY per month)
・Full overtime allowance
・Special work allowance (job allowance / position allowance)
Holidays / Vacation ・Two days off per week (Saturday, Sunday, and Public Holidays)
※In-house calendar available
・Golden Week/Summer vacation/Year-end and New Year's holidays/Paid vacation (10 days granted after 6 months of employment/Congratulatory and condolence leave)

Staff that works at KOBEX

Welfare Benefits

A system that responds well to the efforts of our employees

  • Free Lunch

    Free Lunch

    Lunch boxes can be provided at company expense (only for those who wish to do so) .

  • Electrolyzed Hydrogen Water Server

    Electrolyzed Hydrogen
    Water Server

    You can enjoy the hydrogen water ionizer produced by NIHON TRIM anytime as cold water or hot drink .

  • Workshop/Seminar Participation Fees

    Workshop/Seminar
    Participation Fees

    We will partially or fully cover the costs of AI/IoT-related seminars, books, etc.

  • English and Second Language Study Expenses

    English and Second Language
    Study Expenses

    Global human resources development, 50% paid by the company. Details to be discussed separately.

  • Deskchair Upgrade

    Deskchair Upgrade

    To reduce the burden on employees with back pain or pre-existing medical conditions.

  • Cancer Insurance (Three major diseases)

    Cancer Insurance
    (Three major diseases)

    Cancer insurance provides various benefits and lump-sum payments in the event of cancer.

  • Retirement Income Plan(Annuity-paying special endowment insurance)

    Retirement Income Plan
    (Annuity-paying special endowment insurance)

    A life insurance savings plan that pays out as retirement benefits or death benefits to employees.

  • 産休・育休制度

    Maternity and Paternity Leave System

    Male employees can also take one month of leave, with 66% of their salary during the leave being covered by the state.

  • Core Flextime Differential Working System

    Core Flextime・Differential Working System

    The total number of working hours remains the same, only time shifts are made.

  • Stock Based Compensation

    Stock Based Compensation

    This is a system whereby the company grants its employees shares in the company or group companies under certain conditions.

  • Stock Option Scheme

    Stock Option Scheme

    ※ Currently under preparation

  • Coworking Space

    Coworking Space

    Shared space on top floor of Tokyo office. Eating and drinking are also available.

Employee Composition by Age Groups

As of December 2024

Average employee age:35.7years old

世代別従業員構成

Paid Leave Utilization Rate

As of December 2024

Year 2022 2023 2024
Paid Leave Rate 52.0% 70.3% 72.8%

※The benchmark for a company with a good paid leave utilization rate is one where the paid leave utilization is 58.3% or higher. This is one of the indicators of a good company (so called "white" company in Japan). The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has set a goal of increasing the annual paid leave utilization rate of 70% or more by 2025.

Turnover Rate (past 3 years)

15.4%

※Turnover Rate = number of people who left the company divided by number of regular employees as of January 1st x 100 (%)

Selection Process

STEP01

Apply for an Interview

Please send us your desired position and a brief history of your work history via the form.

STEP02

Interview (in person or online)

You will be contacted by the interviewer at a later date. The first meeting is an informal one, so you will be able to ask questions about the company and discuss the nature of your work in an informal manner.

STEP03

Document Screening

If you wish to be interviewed, please send us your resume and work history.

STEP04

Interview

You will have an interview with an interviewer at our office in Kobe or Tokyo (or online) to discuss the job description, employment conditions, meeting senior employees, etc.

STEP05

Company Tour (transportation provided)

The culture fit is of utmost importance to us. To ensure a good fit, we ask you to look at the company culture, plant tours, product descriptions, employee personalities, and finally, your intuitive judgement of the company.

STEP06

Unofficial Offer

Inquiry

At KOBEX, we are looking for new employees.
Would you like to talk to one of our representatives ?