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Business Account Executive (food industry)

Nippon Shokken U.S.A Inc., Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Overview

At Nippon Shokken U.S.A., we are looking for a sales representative who truly understands flavor. If you have a background in the culinary world or a passion for food and cooking and enjoy connecting with people, your expertise will help us introduce our premium Japanese seasonings and sauces to new customers across the U.S. This role blends culinary know-how with business savvy, giving you the chance to travel, build relationships, and spread flavor wherever you go. Whether you have kitchen experience or simply live and breathe great food, your intuition and enthusiasm could be exactly what we need to help make America tastier. Nippon Shokken U.S.A.

is the leading sauce and seasoning manufacturer in Japan, and we are expanding the business more in the US. Why Nippon Shokken U.S.A.?

Much better benefits (worth 9% of the salary on average), incentive (worth 7% of the salary on average), and competitive base salary High level of job security Provide opportunity to current employees. Our sales managers are all promoted in the company Company Vision

Although we are a Japanese company, less than half of our customers are Asian/Japanese. Most of our clients are American companies. Our vision is to use the technology and know-how we have as Japan\'s leading seasoning company to make America tastier, and it is you who will help spread this vision. Would you like to work with us? Work days and Hours

Monday to Friday (8:30 am – 5:30 pm) Some weekends may be necessary Location

Houston, TX We E-Verify and conduct post-offer substance screening. Responsibilities

80% travel in the area, 20% desk work. Business trips are assigned as needed Report to office every morning. Schedule appointments and reach out to clients Maintain & develop relationships with new & existing customers Prepare, distribute, & coordinate sales contracts and associated forms to complete orders Maintain confidentiality of company and customers information; includes pricing, inventory, market share and other materials that can be used by competitors Record sales & order information; send copies to the sales office, and enter data Accurate record keeping within the company\'s programs and/or other Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system Review your sales performance, aiming to meet or exceed targets Duties and responsibilities are not limited to the above list Requirements

Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship for employment visa status Bachelor\'s degree from an accredited institution Preferred to have sales experience in the food industry Able to lift over 40 lbs Ability to read, write and speak English fluently Valid driver license & own transportation Benefits

401(k) 401(k) 3% Match 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Travel reimbursement Vision insurance

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