Startup Matcha Company Outside Sales Representative (Lead Generation)

JAC Recruitment; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance: 100% company-paid

Medical insurance: 50% company-paid (家

401(k) with company matching

Company matches 50% of employee 6%

Additional benefits may be available

Job summary

JAC Recruitment seeks an Outside Sales Representative for a growing food and beverage company in Irvine with a hybrid work arrangement. You will develop new business, build customer relationships, and promote products while traveling as needed.

Responsibilities include identifying opportunities, conducting outreach, following up on leads, and collaborating with internal teams to drive revenue. English proficiency required; Japanese language skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in English.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently.
• Experience in matcha/tea or Japanese products is a plus.
• Willingness to travel domestically and visit clients.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities and prospective customers
• Conduct outreach and sales activities to generate new leads
• Build and maintain relationships with customers
• Promote the company’s products to potential clients
• Conduct outside sales activities and visit prospective customers
• Collaborate with internal teams to support sales growth
• Maintain and follow up on sales leads and customer inquiries
• Monitor market trends and identify potential business opportunities
• Participate in domestic business travel as needed
• Support additional sales and business development activities as assigned

Skills

English proficiency

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Travel willingness

Job description

Position Summary

A growing company in the food and beverage industry is seeking a motivated Outside Sales Representative to support business development and expand its customer base. This position focuses on developing new business opportunities, building relationships with prospective customers, and promoting the company’s products.

Position Summary

A growing company in the food and beverage industry is seeking a motivated Outside Sales Representative to support business development and expand its customer base. This position focuses on developing new business opportunities, building relationships with prospective customers, and promoting the company’s products.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities and prospective customers
• Conduct outreach and sales activities to generate new leads
• Build and maintain relationships with customers
• Promote the company’s products to potential clients
• Conduct outside sales activities and visit prospective customers
• Collaborate with internal teams to support sales growth
• Maintain and follow up on sales leads and customer inquiries
• Monitor market trends and identify potential business opportunities
• Participate in domestic business travel as needed
• Support additional sales and business development activities as assigned

Qualifications

• Native-level English proficiency is required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and comfortable with outside sales activities
• Experience working for a matcha or tea manufacturer/company is a plus
• Japanese language skills are a plus
• Ability to travel as needed

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

• Full-Time

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM

WORK ARRANGEMENT

• Hybrid work arrangement
• Outside sales/customer visits as required

SALARY

USD $25-28 Hourly

BONUS

Bonus eligibility based on achievement against budget/targets and overall company performance.

Benefits

• Medical insurance: 100% company-paid for employee
• Medical insurance: 50% company-paid for eligible family/dependents
• 401(k) with company matching
• Company matches 50% of employee contributions up to 6%, with a maximum company contribution equivalent to 3%
• Additional benefits may be available according to company policy

Preferred Background

Candidates with experience in the following areas are particularly welcome:

• Food and beverage industry
• Café/restaurant-related businesses
• Matcha or tea manufacturers
• B2B food sales
• Outside sales/business development
• Japanese companies or Japanese products
• Japanese language ability

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