Outside Sales Representative-Food industry (Entry Level)

Outside Sales Representative

Nippon Shokken U.S.A., the No.1 sauce company in Japan, is hiring an Outside Sales Representative in Englewood Cliffs, NJ. Base salary $66,480 and performance incentives (avg. 6% of salary). Full benefits package worth an additional 8% of salary on average.

Why Join Us?

• Clear career path: All our sales managers were promoted from within
• High job security: Stable, established company expanding in the U.S. market
• Quality products: Leverage Japanese food technology to serve American restaurants, distributors, and food manufacturers

The Role: This position involves 80% travel within your assigned territory and 20% office work. You'll build relationships with new and existing customers, introduce our premium sauces and seasonings to American food businesses, and help expand our presence beyond our traditional Asian customer base.

What You'll Do:

• Cold calling to make appointments
• Conducting with distributor sales reps
• Participating in business travel assigned as needed (10 days per month at least)
• Participating in distributors' sales meetings etc

What We're Looking For:

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship available)
• Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle (mileage reimbursed)
• Comfortable with 80% travel throughout the Southern CA and its neighboring States
• Able to lift 40+ lbs (product samples and materials)
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Coachable, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
• Fluent in English (written and verbal)
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office and CRM software
• Bachelor's degree

Our Vision: Although we're a Japanese company, most of our clients are American businesses. We're using our expertise as Japan's leading seasoning manufacturer to make American food tastierand we need your help spreading this mission.

Work days and Hours:

• Monday to Friday
• Some weekends may be necessary
• Average 40 hours work week.

Location:

• Englewood Cliffs, NJ

We E-Verify and conduct post-offer substance screening.