Outside Sales Associate

JAC Recruitment; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

JAC Recruitment in Los Angeles, CA is seeking an Outside Sales Associate for a Japanese food company. You will meet sales targets, visit customers, coordinate payments and deliveries, and drive customer satisfaction.

You will handle bilingual English and Korean communication, manage orders, participate in meetings, and learn product benefits. This full-time role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with benefits including health and retirement plans and commission.

Qualifications

• Business-level proficiency in English and Korean.
• High school diploma; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1+ years in food wholesale/distribution preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and customer service skills.
• Basic math and Microsoft Office; ERP knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Meet sales quotas and visit customers, especially Korean-speaking clientele, to provide support and sell products.
• Ensure timely payments and deliveries by coordinating with the accounting department and warehouse.
• Maintain high customer satisfaction through excellent service, prompt communication, and educating customers on product benefits.
• Manage orders in the company database and participate in sales meetings, inventory counts, and company events.
• Perform other duties as assigned and respond to management requests.

Skills

Bilingual English & Korean

Customer service

Communication

Microsoft Office

Food wholesale experience

Japanese food knowledge

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ERP experience

CRM familiarity

Job description

Position Summary

A Japanese food corporation is seeking an Outside Sales Associate to join their team. This role involves meeting sales targets, visiting customers, ensuring timely payments and deliveries, and maintaining high customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Meet sales quotas and visit customers, especially Korean-speaking clientele, to provide support and sell products.
• Ensure timely payments and deliveries by coordinating with the accounting department and warehouse.
• Maintain high customer satisfaction through excellent service, prompt communication, and educating customers on product benefits.
• Manage orders in the company database and participate in sales meetings, inventory counts, and company events.
• Perform other duties as assigned and respond to management requests.

Qualifications

• Business-level proficiency in both English and Korean (read/write/speak/listen).
• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred
• 1+ years in food wholesale/distribution preferred
• Strong communication, organization, and customer service skills
• Basic math and Microsoft Office proficiency; ERP experience a plus
• Knowledge of Japanese food products is a plus

SALARY

USD 48,000-60,000 (DOE) + Commission

LOCATION

Los Angeles, CA

WORK SHEDULE

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Benefits

• 100% company-paid Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for employees and dependents
• Life Insurance and 401(k) plan with company match