Sales Manager - Japanese or Korean Bilingual

A-STAFFING, INC.; Des Moines (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k Plan with company match

Job summary

A-STAFFING, INC. in Des Moines, Washington is seeking a Sales Manager who is bilingual in Japanese or Korean. This leadership role involves achieving sales goals, coaching the sales team, and developing customer relationships. The ideal candidate will have strong sales and managerial experience, as well as a high school diploma or a bachelor's degree in a related field.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $70,000 to $95,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits including health and dental insurance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of field sales experience.
• 5+ years of managerial experience.
• Business level English required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Sales Department in achieving revenue goals.
• Set sales targets and coach the sales team.
• Analyze sales data and implement improvement plans.
• Recruit, hire, and train new staff.

Skills

Communication and Interpersonal skills

Exceptional organization and time management skills

Excellent mentoring, coaching and people management skills

Exceptional managerial skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Sales Manager - Japanese or Korean Bilingual

About the job

• Industry: Japanese Food and Beverage Distributor
• Location: Des Moines, Washington
• Hours: M-F: 8AM – 5PM
• Salary Range: DOE $70,000.00 To $95,000.00 Annually
• Benefits: All paid Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for employees and their dependents. Life Insurance and 401k Plan with company match.

Position Summary

The Sales Manager leads the Sales Department in achieving revenue goals and expanding market share. This role sets sales targets, coaches the sales team, fosters customer relationships, and coordinates with other departments to drive business growth.

Essential Job Functions

• Set monthly and annual sales quotas for the sales team.
• Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve assigned departmental targets.
• Analyze sales data, identify performance gaps, and implement improvement plans.
• Oversee sales of products with limited availability to maximize profits.
• Research market trends and attend trade shows to identify new product and business opportunities.

Team Development & Management

• Recruit, interview, hire, and train new staff in the Sales Department.
• Supervise and oversee daily workflow of sales staff to ensure understanding of duties and tasks.
• Provide constructive feedback, coaching, and ongoing training to promote performance and development.
• Ensure that sales staff adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Organize and lead sales meetings.
• Coordinate with other departments to maximize the company profits.
• Assist sales staff with account strategies, proposals, negotiations, and marketing plans.
• Maintain strong customer relationships by promoting customer satisfaction and long-lasting rapport.
• Act as a resource to staff in handling contract opportunities, closing sales, and troubleshooting product issues.
• Communicate with the Purchasing Department to forecast product shortages and ensure alignment on inventory availability.
• Work with Marketing to develop and maintain a customer database to support sales growth and market share expansion.
• Ensure timely collection of payments while maintaining high levels of customer service.
• Handle and resolve customer complaints regarding products or services.

Compliance & Operations

• Attend semiannual inventory counts, which may be scheduled on weekends.
• Maintain and safely operate a company vehicle in accordance with the Company Vehicle Policy.
• Attend company events and functions outside of normal working hours, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the General Manager.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit in an office setting for the majority of the day
• Ability to type for extended periods throughout the day
• Ability to reach, bend, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Working Conditions - Noise Level: Normal to loud while in the office

Other Requirements

• Business level English required - Read/write/speak/listen
• Business level Japanese or Korean preferred - Read/write/speak/listen
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and after hours as needed for Company and department related events
• Maintain a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Ability to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload
• High School Diploma required. Bachelor's Degree in business or related field preferred
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrate basic Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, especially Microsoft NAV, highly preferred.
• Knowledge of Japanese foods and liquors strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of field sales experience
• 5+ years of managerial experience

Knowledge and Skills

• Communication and Interpersonal skills
• Exceptional organization and time management skills
• Intermediate mathematical knowledge - markups, discounts, combining/converting measurements, counting inventory, etc.
• Excellent mentoring, coaching and people management skills
• Exceptional managerial skills. Ability to follow directions and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Interpersonal and customer service skills for interacting with fellow employees.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.