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Sales Executive - Chinese Bilingual -

Job Overview

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Compensation

Salary
Range $50,000.00 - $60,000.00
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Travel reimbursement
Company Vehicle

Job Description

The hiring company is a specialized distributor focused on the Japanese food industry, catering extensively to restaurants, wholesalers, and distributors mainly around the Atlanta area and potentially broader regions. This company operates within the food distribution and sales sector, prioritizing customer relationships and market expertise to provide high-quality Japanese food products and related services to its diverse client base. Known for its strong presence in the industry, it emphasizes customer satisfaction, efficient logistics, and market-aligned product offerings. The business culture promotes teamwork, adaptability, and professional growth, which are critical in meeting dynamic market demands. The employment type for this role appears to be full-time, demanding both office and field work, including travel and occasional weekend work to accommodate inventory counts and company events.

The role available is a Sales Representative position specifically targeted at expanding and maintaining the distribution of Japanese food products in a designated region. This role is pivotal in achieving the company's monthly and annual sales quotas by developing and nurturing strong client relationships, executing strategic sales plans, and managing routine client engagement activities such as visits, cold calls, and networking. A typical day may involve coordinating with various company departments to ensure smooth operation from order processing to timely delivery and payment collection, thereby facilitating an excellent customer service experience. This position requires substantial travel within and possibly outside of the Atlanta area, use of company vehicles under strict policy adherence, and the flexibility to work beyond normal hours during special company functions and inventory counts.

Candidates will have to demonstrate outstanding organizational skills and an attentive approach to details, including mathematical competencies useful in pricing and inventory management. Fluency in both English and Chinese is mandatory, with additional preference for Japanese language skills, highlighting the international and multicultural aspect of the company's clientele and product range. Educational requirements include at least a high school diploma, though those with an associate degree or higher are strongly preferred, along with a minimum of two years of experience, ideally in the Japanese food industry or restaurant business. Technical skills such as basic Microsoft Office and ERP systems proficiency, especially with Microsoft Business Central, add strong competitive advantages.

Overall, this Sales Representative position offers a dynamic and rewarding career opportunity in a niche yet expanding market sector. Potential hires can expect a role that demands interaction, strategic thinking, and a proactive approach to solving customer challenges while concurrently managing product distribution logistics. The company encourages candidates who are adaptable, self-motivated, and capable of working independently as well as in a team to apply, promising a supportive work environment and a chance to grow professionally in the vibrant Japanese food industry.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma required
  • Associate degree and above strongly preferred
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience preferably in Japanese food industry
  • Business level English and Chinese bilingual ability is required
  • Business level Japanese is preferred
  • Maintain a valid driver license and clean driving record
  • Able to drive for extended periods of time
  • Able to sit in a car for extended periods of time
  • Able to travel within or outside of Atlanta as needed
  • Able to talk, hear, walk, stand, smell, taste, reach, bend, kneel, and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally
  • Able to stay overnight out of town for client visits, as required
  • Maintain a positive attitude
  • Able to work independently and as a team
  • Able to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload

Job Qualifications

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Possess basic mathematical knowledge such as markups, discounts, counting inventory, weight and measurement conversions, combining, etc
  • Strong customer service, problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Basic Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Knowledge of ERP systems, Microsoft Business Central is highly preferred
  • Knowledge of Japanese foods and liquors strongly preferred

Job Duties

  • Meet the monthly and annual sales quota as designated by the manager
  • Develop and maintain relationship with potential and existing clients in the designated areas/regions
  • Visit customers to provide support, share information, and sell the companys products
  • Identify and explore potential new clients through various methods including networking, referrals and cold calls
  • Conduct market research, develop and implement sales strategies for the assigned region
  • Coordinate with the accounting department to assure the collection of payment in a timely manner
  • Collect past due payments from customers
  • Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and building rapport
  • Troubleshoot product-related issues and handle complaints
  • Resolve them in a timely manner and escalate to the management as needed
  • Collaborate with purchasing department, warehouse, and other involved parties to confirm that orders are processed with accuracy and efficiency and that products are distributed properly
  • Coordinate urgent deliveries with the customer to accommodate their needs
  • Travel to other locations to meet with clients as needed
  • Educate customers on how the products or services can benefit them
  • Input and update orders within the company database in a timely manner
  • Maintain and safely operate the company vehicle as per the company vehicle policy
  • Participate in the weekly sales meetings
  • Attend semiannual inventory count on designated day, possibly on a weekend
  • Attend company events and functions outside of normal working hours
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Obligation to answer to all management as requested

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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