Activ8
An international seafood distributor is currently seeking a Sales Representative to support its operations at the Chicago, IL office. The company supplies a wide variety of seafood products to restaurants throughout the Chicago area. The ideal candidate has experience in the food industry and is interested in transitioning into a sales role! Entry-level candidates are also welcome! This is a full-time, direct-hire position. Sales Representative Responsibilities: Communicate with restaurants and Asian food companies to ensure their needs are clearly understood and met Maintain and develop strong relationships with existing clients Travel for business to promote and sell new seafood products Forecast sales and generate leads for new customers and business development Learn about products and seasonal trends to stay up to date with the industry Coordinate inventory management with the Customer Service team Provide customer support as needed Conduct domestic business travel Perform other duties as assigned Sales Representative Requirements: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred Ability to speak Japanese, Chinese, or Korean is a big plus Interest in Asian foods, seafood, and cuisine Strong organizational and communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) Able to travel occasionally Sales experience is a plus, but not required Must have a valid driver’s license and passport This position is in an office work environment. While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision. ================================================================ Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you’re a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success. We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant's provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates. We prioritize direct applicants; third-party resumes may not be reviewed.