• Arcadia, California
• Food
• $60-90K
• Full Time regular employee
•  M - F 9:00am - 5:30pm

Job Description

Position
A Japanese food trading company is currently looking for a bilingual (Japanese/English) Outside Sales Representative.

Summary
​​​​​​​This company imports unique seafood processing products from Asia and wholesales them to vendors (Japanese, American, and Chinese food trading companies) within the United States. They are currently looking for a bilingual (Japanese/English) Outside Sales Representative with over 3 years of experience in the seafood/food industry. Candidates who are also proficient in Chinese or Korean will be given preference.

Essential Duties
​​​​​​​• Work towards monthly and annual sales targets as designated by the manager
• Visit customers to provide support, information, and sell the company’s products
• Collect payments from customers in a timely manner
• Respond to and communicate with all customers promptly
• Travel and visit out-of-town customers as needed to introduce and sell products
• Educate customers on how the products or services can benefit them
• Perform other duties as required by the manager
• Respond to all management requests as needed​​​​​​​

Other Requirements
​​​​​​​• Fluent level of English required – read/write/speak/listen
• Fluent level of Japanese required – read/write/speak/listen
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
• Able to occasionally stay overnight for out-of-town client visits
• Availability beyond working hours to respond to emails, calls, texts, etc.
• Maintain a positive attitude
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Adaptable to frequent changes in assignments and workload
• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree or higher preferred
• 3+ years of sales experience required; 5+ years of sales experience preferred​​​​​​​

Knowledge and Skills
​​​​​​​• Basic mathematical knowledge – markups, discounts, combining/converting measurements, inventory counting, etc.
• Problem-solving skills
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of sushi-related products

Working Hours
​​​​​​​Mon-Fri, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
1-hour lunch break between 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM​​​​​​​

Working Location
​​​​​​​Arcadia, CA​​​​​​​

Salary, Benefit
​​​​​​​Base: $60K-$90K + Bonus
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (100% coverage for employees, 50% for dependents) – coverage begins on the 1st day of the following month
401(k) matching after 1 year​​​​​​​

Holidays
​​​​​​​Saturday, Sunday, and holidays
Paid Vacation (5 days in the first year)
Sick Leave (5 days per year)

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