Sales Associate -Japanese or Korean Bilingual

A-STAFFING, INC.; Carlstadt (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency in Carlstadt, NJ, seeks a Sales Associate fluent in Japanese or Korean. The role involves developing customer relationships and achieving sales goals in the Asian food industry. Ideal candidates have 1-2 years of sales experience and strong communication skills. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on customer service and territory management.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of sales experience in the Asian food industry is desired.
• Familiarity with products and services.
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with word processing software.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customers and potential customers facilities providing information and support.
• Develop business and maintain relationships with customers.
• Sell products to all customers in the assigned territory.

Skills

Fluency in Japanese/Korean

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Knowledge of Microsoft applications

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

High School Degree / GED

Tools

Oracle ERP software

Job description

Sales Associate -Japanese or Korean Bilingual

About the job Sales Associate -Japanese or Korean Bilingual

Essential Job Functions:

• Travel to customers and potential customers 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 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 managements 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
• Fluency inJapanese/Korean andEnglish isrequired

Education/ Experience/ Training: High School Degree / GED; 1-2 years of sales experience in the Asian food industry is desired; Familiarity with 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 customers 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