Outside Sales Associate
$45,000–$55,000 year
On-siteElk Grove Village, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Meet monthly and annual sales quotas by visiting customers, identifying new leads through networking and cold calls, and educating them on product benefits. Conduct market research to implement regional sales strategies, coordinate urgent deliveries, and ensure accurate order processing with the warehouse and accounting teams. Resolve customer issues promptly, input orders into the database, and maintain the company vehicle while traveling within or outside Illinois. Attend weekly sales meetings and semiannual inventory counts, plus company events outside normal hours. Requires business-level English and Japanese, a valid driver's license, and experience in the Japanese food industry.
Required Qualifications
- Japanese Bilingual
- Business level English
- Business level Japanese
- Valid driver's license
- Clean driving record
- High school diploma
- Ability to drive for a majority of daily working hours
- Ability to travel within or outside of Illinois as needed
- Ability to reach, bend, kneel, and lift up to 25 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally
- Ability to use the phone for extended periods of time
- Ability to work independently and as a team
- Ability to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload
- Strong organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Basic mathematical knowledge
- Strong customer service skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Basic Microsoft Office proficiency
Desired Qualifications
- Business level Cantonese
- Experience in food industry
- Experience in Japanese food industry
- Experience in Japanese restaurant business
- Knowledge of ERP systems, especially Microsoft NAV
- Knowledge of Japanese foods and liquors
- AA degree or above
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