• El Monte, California
• Food
• $68.5K - 85K
• Full Time regular employee
•  Monday- Friday, 8:00 - 17:00
•  New

Job Description

Position
Assistant Sales Manager

Position Summary
A Japanese food and alcohol beverage distributor is hiring an Assistant Sales Manager. This position plays a pivotal role in expanding our market presence within the American consumer base. You will spearhead innovative projects, introduce new products, and execute strategic programs to drive sales growth. Collaborating closely with the Purchasing Department, you will analyze sales data, manage brokers, and ensure the achievement of sales objectives. Conversational Japanese is preferred.

Essential Duties

• Make inroads into the American consumer base by initiating new projects/products/ programs.
• Meet the monthly and annual sales quota as designated by Acting Division Manager.
• Manage brokers to set sales objectives and implement strategies accordingly.
• Assist Acting Division Manager with formulating division sales objectives, strategies, and tactics.
• Assist Acting Division Manager in leading, directing, and motivating the sales team to achieve the overall corporate sales objectives.
• Assist Acting Division Manager in analyzing data on sales results and develop plans to address performance gap by providing reports and project assessments.
• Organize workflow and ensure that employees understand their duties and delegate tasks.
• Ensure that all sales staff adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Monitor sales staff productivity and provide constructive feedback and coaching.
• Oversee and assess staff projects to be in line with stated timing, budget, and goals.
• Monitor staff spending on sales/marketing budget, samples and other resources.
• Handle inter-department matters with respective managers.
• Help train new department employees.
• Coordinate with the accounting department to assure the collection of payment in a timely manner.
• Maintain and safely operate the company vehicle as per the Company Vehicle Policy.
• Help lead weekly division meetings.
• Participate in weekly sales meetings and other relevant meetings.
• Attend semiannual inventory count on designated day, possibly on a weekend.
• Produce/participate in trade shows/events as set by business objectives.
• Attend company events and functions outside normal working hours.
• Other duties as required from Acting Division Manager.
• Obligation to answer to all management as requested.

​​Working Hours & Style
M-F; 8AM – 5PM (1 hr lunch); OT as needed

Working Location
El Monte, CA

Salary
$68.5K - 85K

Qualifications

• Ability to drive for a majority of the daily working hours
• Business level English – Read/write/speak/listen
• Basic level Japanese; Business level Japanese preferred – Read/write/speak/listen
• Possess and maintain a clean driving record
• Maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Trade event participation and traveling may be required
• Ability to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload
• Pass the Sake Adviser course within 1 year of employment
• AA Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree or above preferred
• 3+ years of food or liquor sales experience
• 3+ years of customer service or sales experience preferred
• Basic mathematical knowledge – markups, discounts, combining/converting measurements, counting inventory, etc.
• Data Compiling and Analysis skills
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Problem-solving skills
• Leadership skills
• Basic Microsoft Office proficiency
• Knowledge of ERP systems, especially AS400 preferred
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge and previous attendance of tradeshows preferred
• Knowledge of Japanese foods and sakes preferred

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