• Los Angeles, California
• Other-Trading
• 60000-80000
• Full Time regular employee
•  9:00am-5:00pm
•  Visa Support: Yes
•  New

Job Description

Position

Junior Sales Representative

Summary

The Sales Representative supports the Company’s commercial activities by assisting with customer communication, sales coordination, and new business development. This role is designed for early-career talent who will receive mentorship to grow into full account management responsibilities. Working closely with the Business Development Manager and the Vice President, as well as internal teams at our sister manufacturing organization, this position ensures smooth sales operations and high-level customer service.

Essential Duties

1. Sales Support & Customer Communication

• Serve as the primary daily contact for assigned customers under senior guidance.

• Respond to inquiries regarding product information, pricing, documentation, and order status.

• Assist account managers in preparing quotations, proposals, and basic presentations.

• Maintain accurate customer information and communication logs.

2. New Business Development Assistance

• Identify potential leads through market research, trade shows, and online sources.

• Prepare outreach materials and support follow-up for sample requests and NDAs.

• Assist in the onboarding process for new accounts.

• Maintain and provide weekly updates for the new-business pipeline.

3. Order Coordination & Sales Operations

• Coordinate with Customer Service, international suppliers, and the Japan headquarters for order processing and forecasting.

• Verify product availability, lead times, and delivery schedules.

• Ensure the accuracy of purchase orders (POs) and supporting documentation.

• Track monthly sales and Gross Profit (GP) metrics for reporting.

4. Administrative & Marketing Support(SECONDARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Prepare routine sales reports and materials for monthly meetings.

• Support document preparation (COAs, specifications, and internal request forms).

• Assist with booth setup and customer engagement at trade shows.

Working Hours, Working style

• 8:00am-5:00pm (Monday-Friday, included 60min Lunch break)

• Style: Collaborative office environment with mentorship-based training (shadowing senior staff).

• Travel: Ability to travel domestically for customer visits and trade shows as required.

Working Location

• Los Angeles, CA

Salary/Benefit

• 60K-80K
• Performance-based Bonus/Commission structure.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401(k) / Retirement Plan.

Holidays

• Paid Company Holidays.
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave.

Qualifications

• Experience: 0–3 years of experience in sales, customer service, or business development. (Experience in nutraceuticals, food ingredients, or B2B manufacturing is a plus).

• Education: BA/BS in Business, Marketing, Chemistry, Nutrition, or a related field preferred.

• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Competencies: Strong interpersonal skills, highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated to learn in a fast-paced environment.

• Knowledge: Basic understanding of sales or marketing concepts.

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