Sales Associate

Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc.; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life & accident insurance

Pet Insurance

401(k) with company matching

19 days of paid time off

Wellness program and EAP assistance

Job summary

Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. is seeking a Sales Associate to enhance customer relations and drive sales within the assigned territory. The role involves proactive relationship building, understanding customer needs, and providing exceptional service.

Candidates should hold a High School Degree and have 1-2 years of sales experience in the Asian food industry. Key responsibilities include traveling to client locations, maintaining product knowledge, and effectively communicating sales strategies.

Wismettac offers competitive benefits, including health insurance, 401(k) matching, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of sales experience in the Asian food industry is desired.
• Familiarity with Wismettac products and services.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customers and provide information and support.
• Establish and develop relationships with customers.
• Sell Wismettac products to customers in the assigned territory.
• Communicate plans to customers and manage resources.

Skills

Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

Effective communication

Strong conversation skills

Teamwork

Ability to learn Oracle ERP software

Multitasking

Education

High School Degree / GED

Job description

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Sales Associate is the principal selling agent for the company and is responsible to achieve the short and long‑range sales objectives. Objectives will be achieved by maintaining existing customers in their assigned area. As a Sales Associate must have a high level of flexibility. The person is required to coordinate sales activities and promotions with other employees and administrators of the company as well as customers and clients of the company with respect to their needs, concerns, and schedules.

Essential Job Functions

• Travel to customers and potential customer’s facilities providing them with information and support as required to secure and maintain business.
• Establish, maintain, and develop business, social, and civic relationships with customers in the assigned territory to maximum profitability.
• Responsible for selling Wismettac products to all customers in the assigned territory.
• Grow business by anticipating customer needs, determining appropriate solutions to business problems, and providing an overall high level of customer service.
• Understand and execute the sales plan and price adjustments based on management’s instructions.
• Communicate plans to customers and effectively manage resources to support sales volume.
• Communicate new product and service opportunities, information, or feedback gathering through field activity to appropriate company staff.
• Cooperate with the accounting department to assure the collection of accounts receivable due.
• Assist in establishing sales objectives for the territory in cooperation with (Deputy) Area Team Managers or (Assistant) Sales Managers.
• Cooperate with assigned Operation and Logistic staff to achieve territory sales goals.
• Provide timely reporting of activities in the field to assist in business and product planning.
• Submits sales activity reports and other reports as needed.
• Attend quarterly inventory count.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education / Experience / Training

High School Degree / GED; 1-2 years of sales experience in the Asian food industry is desired; Familiarity with Wismettac products and services; Basic computer skills, including familiarity with word processing software; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Have a valid drivers license.

Knowledge / Skills / Ability

• Knowledge of Microsoft applications (i.e. Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with the sales staff, management, and clients
• Strong communication and conversation skills
• Ability to be cooperative and able to work as part of a team
• Ability to verify, draft, and update database quickly and accurately
• Ability to travel to customer’s location
• Ability to learn Oracle ERP software
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under various time constraints
• Ability to perform his or her job responsibilities as the workload fluctuates; multitask and keep projects progressing simultaneously
• Ability to be outgoing, courteous, genuine, and approachable
• Ability to be self-confident and mature, with a positive attitude and approach to work

Benefits

Wismettac offers competitive benefits, which include:

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life & accident insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• 19 days of paid time off
• Wellness program and EAP assistance
• and much more!
• Most benefits require employee contribution

Pre‑employment Drug testing is required.

Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer.