Position
Branch Sales Assistant (Portland / Seattle Area)

Summary
This is a newly created position established as part of the company’s growth strategy.
It offers strong potential for long-term career advancement, including promotion to Branch Manager.
We are seeking someone who enjoys both hands-on operational work and direct customer interaction, with the ability to balance responsibilities across logistics and sales support.

Essential Duties
・Manage existing customer accounts and develop new business relationships with restaurants, wholesalers, supermarkets, and other partners.
・Expand product penetration within the assigned territory (Portland / Seattle), and coordinate with clients to minimize out-of-stock situations.
・Maintain strong client relationships through regular communication, support, and guidance.
・Promote products by providing samples, presentations, and product education.
・Assist with delivery operations and address on-site customer needs.
・Learn and manage logistics operations including route optimization, cost awareness, and inventory control.
・During the first 4–6 months, gain field experience under mentorship by supporting delivery routes in Seattle and learning territory management.
・In the long term, assist with training new drivers, optimizing delivery routes, and coordinating overall territory operations.
・Collect, analyze, and summarize information to prepare reports.

Working Hours, Working style
Full-time (40 hours/week)
・Exempt position – No overtime pay (included in annual salary)
・Work style: 50% remote, 50% in-office (work primarily from home or the Portland office)

Working Location
Portland, OR

Salary/Benefit
 $48,700 – $67,400 (Exempt)

・Annual Bonus
・Health insurance: Eligible after 3-month probationary period
・401(k): Eligible after 1 year
・Paid sick leave: 40 hours per year
・Holidays and Paid Leave
・Paid Vacation

Holidays
Saturdays, Sundays, and National Major Holidays

Qualifications
・Self-starter: Able to work independently and take initiative
・Service-minded: Enjoys hands-on operations and interacting with customers
・Language: Must have strong English communication skills; full fluency not required, but should be able to communicate clearly and professionally
・Cultural understanding: Japanese language is not required, but understanding of Japanese culture and business practices (or experience with Japanese companies/clients) is preferred
・Experience: Basic sales experience preferred but not required—trustworthiness is most important
・Vehicle use: Sales activities will primarily involve field work. A company car may be provided, or personal car use will be reimbursed.
・Training: Initial training (approx. 3 months) will take place at company facilities in CA to learn company operations, logistics, and product handling.
・ Local candidates (Portland area) preferred.