Japanese Bilingual Outside Sales Associate

Mutual Trading Co., Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food service industry is seeking a Japanese Bilingual Outside Sales Associate to promote premium Japanese food products. This full-time position involves meeting sales targets, educating clients, and traveling as necessary. With a focus on customer satisfaction and teamwork, successful candidates will be those with a passion for the culinary arts and proven sales experience.

Benefits

All paid Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance and 401k Plan with company match

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Qualifications

• Business level English and Japanese required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in food industry preferred.
• Able to work independently and adapt to changes.

Responsibilities

• Meet the monthly and annual sales quota.
• Visit customers to provide support and sell products.
• Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem-Solving

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree and above preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Business Central

SAP

Job description

Japanese Bilingual Outside Sales Associate

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Who We Are

Established in 1926, Mutual Trading Co., Inc. was originally a small co-op organization for centralized purchasing of basic import foods to service the needs of the early Japanese immigrant society in Southern California. We've grown nearly 100 years old now, and command a premiere position among Japanese foodservice suppliers, as well as fill a key role as "Culinary Ambassador" promoting Japanese foods worldwide. Currently, we import, manufacture, and distribute over 8,000 Japanese foods, beverages, restaurant equipment and supplies.

Who We Are

Established in 1926, Mutual Trading Co., Inc. was originally a small co-op organization for centralized purchasing of basic import foods to service the needs of the early Japanese immigrant society in Southern California. We've grown nearly 100 years old now, and command a premiere position among Japanese foodservice suppliers, as well as fill a key role as "Culinary Ambassador" promoting Japanese foods worldwide. Currently, we import, manufacture, and distribute over 8,000 Japanese foods, beverages, restaurant equipment and supplies.

We are looking for an experienced and energized sales associate to join our coming soon branch in Des Moines, WA. In this role, you will be sharing Japanese culinary culture and promoting premium Japanese food products to the foodservice providers within WA and surrounding states. We also offer sales incentives and flexible working hours. If you are passionate about driving the results and interacting with others, you should act immediately and send in the application now!

Benefits

• All paid Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for employees and their dependents.
• Life Insurance and 401k Plan with company match.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
  
  

Location: Des Moines, WA.

Hours: M-F: 8AM - 5PM.

Essential Job Functions

• Meet the monthly and annual sales quota as designated by the manager.
• Visit existing and potential customers to provide support, information, and sell Company’s products
• Cooperate with accounting department to assure the collection of payment in a timely manner.
• Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and building rapport; resolve issues in a timely manner and escalate to the management as needed.
• Collaborate with purchasing departments, 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.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Able to drive for a majority of the daily working hours.
• Able to sit in a car for extended periods.
• Able to travel within or outside of Washington 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 use the phone for extended periods of time.
• Working Conditions:
• Noise Level: Normal to loud.
• Location: Indoor in the office and at least 50% of the time in the field visiting customers, restaurants, wholesalers, distributors, etc.
  

Other Requirements

• Business level English and Japanese is required.
• Has a valid driver license and a clean driving record.
• 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.
• High school diploma required; Associate’s Degree and above strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in food industry, preferably in Japanese food industry is highly preferred.
  
  

Knowledge And Skills

• 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 Microsoft Business Central, SAP or other ERP systems.
• Knowledge of Japanese foods and liquors strongly preferred.
  
  

Disclaimers

This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related duties as instructed or requested by the department manager or other management as needed, subject to reasonable accommodation and business needs. The information contained herein is subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, and no part of this document is to be construed as an express or implied contract of employment, nor does it alter the “at-will” employment status with the Company. Requirements are subject to accommodations with ADA, FEHA, and all other applicable federal and state laws. Please report any changes of essential job functions to the Human Resources Department.

Mutual Trading Co., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  International Trade and Development

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