• Carol Stream, Illinois
• Food
• 45-48K
• Full Time regular employee
•  8:00-17:00

Job Description

Position
Korean-English Bilingual Sales Representative – Asian Food Trading Company

Summary
We are a leading Asian food trading company specializing in the distribution of Japanese and Korean food products across the Midwest. As a Sales Representative, you will be responsible for growing our customer base and strengthening relationships with supermarkets, restaurants, and food distributors. This role involves promoting a wide variety of products including rice, noodles, sauces, frozen foods, snacks, and beverages. Your bilingual skills and passion for Asian cuisine will be key in supporting our expansion and success.

Essential Duties

• Visit existing clients regularly (e.g., Asian supermarkets, Japanese/Korean restaurants) to promote products, introduce new items, and discuss promotional sales opportunities

• Develop a deep understanding of our product lineup (Japanese and Korean foods such as soy sauce, miso, ramen, rice, seaweed, kimchi, frozen dumplings, and more) as well as competitor offerings

• Identify and visit prospective customers to expand our market presence

• Collect payments from clients when needed

• Create and manage orders in the system; submit necessary documents such as credits and returns

• Travel to out-of-state clients (long drives required)

• Willingness to go on business trips (approx. 4–6 nights/month)

Working Hours, Working Style

• Monday through Friday, 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM

• Office-based when not visiting customers

Working Location

• Carol Stream, IL

Salary/Benefit

• Entry Level: $45,000 – $48,000 (DOE)

• Christmas bonus (based on performance)

• Health, dental, and vision insurance: 80% company-paid (90% after 3 years)

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick Leave (SL)

• Company car provided (must have a clean driving record)

Holidays

• Saturdays, Sundays, and U.S. federal holidays

Features

• Reports to the Sales Manager

• Must be bilingual in Korean and English at a business level

• Japanese language ability is a strong plus

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred (flexible for the right candidate)

• Experience: No prior experience in sales or the food industry required, but a passion for Asian cuisine is essential

• Skills:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Fluent in Korean and English; Japanese is a strong plus

  • Ability to build strong client relationships and close sales effectively

  • Strong time-management and organizational skills

• Attributes:

  • Deep interest in Asian food culture, especially Japanese and Korean

  • Self-motivated, driven, and goal-oriented

  • Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team

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