Sales Representative

-Position

Sales Representative

-Essential Duties

● Responsible for maintenance and development of customer accounts

● Monitor market conditions, product innovations, and competitors; products, prices,

customer’s A/R balance and sales

● Communicate daily with customers

● Answer customer questions about products, prices, availability and uses

● Recommend products to customers, based on customers; needs and interests

● Contact regular and prospective customers to demonstrate products, explain

product features, and solicit orders

● Consult with clients after sales or contract signings to resolve problems and to

provide ongoing support

● Provide customers with product samples and catalogs

● Negotiate details of contracts and payments, and prepare sales contracts and

order forms

● Collect payment

● Perform administrative duties, such as preparing sales budgets and reports,

keeping sales records, and filing expense account reports

● Stock items at customer locations when needed

● Travel for business events (weekends included)

● Other duties as required to support on-going sales and other branch operational

needs

-Working Hours

8:30am–5:00pm

-Benefit

Health, dental, and vision coverage are provided. Health insurance includes three plan options, with employee premiums varying by plan.

・PTO

・Sick Leave

・401K

-Holidays

Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays

-Qualifications

Education/Experience/Skills:
● College graduate or equivalent preferred
● Excellent English & Japanese language skills in reading, writing, and speaking
● Knowledge of Japanese language and business culture preferred
● Good driving record required
● Able to drive long distances
● Strong attention to detail
● Previous sales experience required
● Prior experience in Asian food sales/distribution industry preferred
● Microsoft Office computer skills required (Excel, Word)

-Other Qualifications:
● Strong interpersonal communication skills
● Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
● Take initiative in completing tasks
● Customer service oriented and able to catch on quickly
● Able to prioritize and follow through
● Be punctual and dependable
● Positive attitude
● Strong attention to detail
● Available to travel on overnight business trips