Sales Executive - Chinese Bilingual

A-STAFFING, INC.; Chamblee (GA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401K 4% matching

PTO: 10 days, Personal Holidays: 5, Sick leave: 6 days

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a Sales Executive who is bilingual in Chinese to develop client relationships and meet sales quotas. The ideal candidate has experience in the food industry and possesses strong organizational and customer service skills. This role requires travel and offers a salary ranging from $47K to $60K plus commission, along with comprehensive benefits including health coverage and 401K matching.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in food industry, preferably in Japanese food industry.
• Strong customer service, problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to drive for extended periods and maintain a valid driver license.

Responsibilities

• Meet the monthly and annual sales quota as designated by the manager.
• Develop and maintain relationships with potential and existing clients.
• Conduct market research and implement sales strategies.
• Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Travel to meet with clients and input orders in the database.

Skills

Business level English and Chinese bilingual ability

Strong organizational skills

Customer service skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree and above

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Job description

About the job Sales Executive - Chinese Bilingual

Location: Chamblee, Georgia

• Meet the monthly and annual sales quota as designated by the manager.
• Develop and maintain relationship with potential and existing clients in the designated areas /regions; visit customers to provide support, share information, and sell the Company's products.
• Identify and explore potential new clients through various methods, including networking, referrals and cold calls.
• Conduct market research, develop and implement sales strategies for the assigned region.
• Coordinate with the accounting department to assure the collection of payment in a timely manner.
• Collect past due payments from customers.
• Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and building rapport; troubleshoot product-related issues and handle complaints; resolve them in a timely manner and elevate to the management as needed.
• Collaborate with purchasing department, 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.
• Able to drive for extended periods of time.
• Able to sit in a car for extended periods of time.
• Able to travel within or outside of Atlanta 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
  o Noise Level: Normal to loud
  o Location: Indoor in the office and at least 50% of the time in the field visiting customers, restaurants, wholesalers, distributors, etc.
• Business level English and Chinese bilingual ability is required.
• Business level Japanese is preferred.
• Maintain a valid driver license and a clean driving record.
• Able to stay overnight out of town for client visits, as required.
• Able to work independently and as a team.
• Able to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload.
• High school diploma required; Associate degree and above strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in food industry, preferably in Japanese food industry.
• Experience in Japanese restaurant business is a plus.

【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 ERP systems, Microsoft Business Central is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of Japanese foods and liquors strongly preferred.
• $47K - $60K + Commission
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision 100% coverage by company (nothing pulled from paycheck), 401K 4% matching, PTO: 10 day, Personal Holidays; 5; Observed holidays 7; Sick leave: 6 days

Commission (first 6 months is introductory period Payouts are 2 times a year (March//Sep)