Sales Associate - Asian Markets

Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc.; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; 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

and much more!

Job summary

Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. is seeking a motivated Sales Associate fluent in Korean to join our team in the United States.

You will build and maintain relationships with customers, introduce products, identify opportunities to grow the business, and provide exceptional service throughout the sales process. The ideal candidate is fluent in Korean and able to communicate in English, enjoys working with people, and has a strong interest in sales and the food industry.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fluent Korean communication skills and basic to conversational English.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to travel to customer locations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional, friendly and approachable personality.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers in the territory.
• Visit customers to provide product information, sales support, and solutions.
• Sell and promote products while working toward territory sales goals.
• Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts and develop new business.
• Collaborate with sales, warehouse, logistics, accounting and management teams.
• Maintain accurate customer and sales information in company systems.

Skills

Korean language

English communication

Customer relations

Time management

Travel readiness

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Oracle ERP

Job description

Sales Associate

Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc.

is looking for a motivated and personable Sales Associate with Korean language skills to join our team! In this role, you’ll build and maintain relationships with customers, introduce them to our products, identify opportunities to grow the business, and provide exceptional service throughout the sales process.

The ideal candidate is fluent in Korean and able to communicate in English, enjoys working with people, and has a strong interest in sales and the food industry. Previous sales experience and/or knowledge of Asian foods, foodservice, grocery, or food distribution is highly preferred.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is outgoing, relationship-oriented, organized, and excited to build a career in sales with a growing company.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers within your assigned territory.
• Visit customers and potential customers to provide product information, sales support, and solutions based on their needs.
• Sell and promote Wismettac products while working toward territory sales goals.
• Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts and develop new business.
• Build strong relationships with customers through regular communication and in-person visits.
• Introduce customers to new products, promotions, and services.
• Understand customer needs and recommend appropriate products and solutions.
• Communicate customer feedback, market trends, and new business opportunities to management and appropriate departments.
• Work closely with the sales, warehouse, logistics, accounting, and management teams to support customer needs and sales objectives.
• Follow established sales plans, pricing guidelines, and management direction.
• Assist with accounts receivable collection efforts when needed.
• Maintain accurate customer and sales information in company systems.
• Complete sales activity reports and other required reports in a timely manner.
• Assist with territory sales planning and inventory activities.
• Attend quarterly inventory counts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• Fluent Korean communication skills.
• Basic to conversational English communication skills.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to travel to customer locations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional, friendly, and approachable personality.
• Ability to work independently while also being a strong team player.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Willingness and ability to learn company systems, including Oracle ERP.

Highly Preferred

• Previous sales or customer-facing sales experience.
• Experience or knowledge in the food, grocery, restaurant, foodservice, or Asian food industry.
• Existing knowledge of Asian food products and/or food distribution.
• Experience developing and maintaining customer relationships.
• Experience working toward sales goals or quotas.

What Makes You a Good Fit?

• Enjoy meeting and talking with people.
• Are comfortable building long-term customer relationships.
• Are confident, professional, and personable.
• Take initiative and enjoy finding ways to help customers.
• Can manage your time and stay organized while working independently.
• Are comfortable traveling to customer locations.
• Have an interest in food and enjoy learning about new products.
• Can communicate effectively with customers and coworkers in both Korean and English.

Travel & Working Environment

This position requires regular travel to customer locations within the assigned territory. Depending on the territory, some overnight travel may be required.

Sales Associates may work more than 40 hours per week based on business needs and customer schedules. The position may also require extended periods of standing and walking and occasionally handling or carrying product samples weighing up to 50 pounds.

Why Join Us?

At Wismettac Asian Foods, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse team and build relationships throughout the food industry. You'll play an important role in connecting our customers with the products and service they need while developing valuable sales and industry experience.

If you’re personable, motivated, and ready to grow your career in food sales, we’d love to hear from you!

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Benefits*

• 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.