Outside Sales Rep-Food industry (Entry Level, Mandarin or Korean Speaker)

Job Description

Job Description

Nippon Shokken U.S.A., the No. 1 Sauce Company in Japan, is Hiring!

Business Account Executive (Englewood Cliffs, NJ)

• Base Salary: $66,480
• Performance Incentive: Average 6% of salary
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Average value of 8% of salary
• Total Compensation Potential: Approximately $75,000+

Join a global food manufacturer and help bring innovative Japanese food products and solutions to customers across the United States.

Apply today to become part of a growing team with excellent career development opportunities.

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
• Providing
• 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)
• Fluent in Korean or Mandarin (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 tastier—and 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.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship for employment visa status
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

• Able to lift over 40lbs

• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
• Ability to read, write and speak Mandarin or Korean fluently

• Valid driver license & own transportation

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to listen, follow and execute instructions
• Excellent verbal, written and organizational skills combined with an aptitude for multi-tasking
• Proven analytical and leadership skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to develop and obtain desired results & achieve budget
• Habits of punctuality
• Proven analytical and leadership skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer application

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• 401K (matching)
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Incentive
• Summer BBQ Party and Holiday Party