Sales Associate - Japanese/Chinese/Korean Bilingual

The mission of the Sales Associate is to establish, maintain, and develop business, social, and civic relations with customersSuccess in this position is measured by having a deep understanding of the sales process and dynamics, and superb interpersonal skills to meet short- and long-range sales objectivesAll objectives will be achieved by maintaining existing customers in their assigned areas

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the United States 
• Have a valid drivers license
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications (i.e Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Ability to be cooperative and able to work as part of a team
• Ability to verify, draft, and update database quickly and accurately
• Ability to learn Oracle ERP software
• Ability to be outgoing, courteous, genuine, and approachable
• Ability to be self-confident and mature, with a positive attitude and approach to work
• Pre-employment Drug testing is required
• Travel Required 

【Education/ Experience/ Training】

High School Degree / GED; 1-2 years of sales experience in the Asian food industry is desired; Familiarity with Japanese foods; Basic computer skills, including familiarity with word processing software; Excellent oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Travel to customers and potential customer's facilities providing them with information and support as required to secure and maintain business.
• Establish, maintain, and develop business, social, and civic relationships with customers in the assigned territory to maximum profitability.
• Responsible for selling products to all customers in the assigned territory.
• Grow business by anticipating customer needs, determining appropriate solutions to business problems, and providing an overall high level of customer service.
• Understand and execute the sales plan and price adjustments based on management's instructions.
• Communicate plans to customers and effectively manage resources to support sales volume.
• Communicate new product and service opportunities, information, or feedback gathering through field activity to appropriate company staff.
• Cooperate with the accounting department to assure the collection of accounts receivable due.
• Assist in establishing sales objectives for the territory in cooperation with (Deputy) Area Team Managers or (Assistant) Sales Managers.
• Cooperate with assigned Operation and Logistic staff to achieve territory sales goals.
• Provide timely reporting of activities in the field to assist in business and product planning.
• Submit sales activity reports and other reports as needed.
• Attend quarterly inventory count.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life & accident insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• 19 days of paid time off
• Wellness program and EAP assistance
• and much more!
• Most benefits require employee contribution