
Outside Sales Rep - Food Industry (Business Development Manager, Korean speaker)
Nippon Shokken U.S.A Inc., Englewood Cliffs, NJ, United States
Nippon Shokken U.S.A., is "the No.1 sauce company in Japan" and hiring a Business Development Manager in Englewood Cliffs, NJ. Base salary $80,280 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 Torrance-area 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
Report to the office each morning to plan your day and coordinate appointments
Visit clients in your territory to maintain and develop business relationships
Prepare sales contracts and process orders
Track sales data and performance in our CRM system
Meet or exceed sales targets with support from our experienced team
Business travel assigned as needed (10 days per month at least)
Cooking demonstration to showcase our products
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.
Qualifications, Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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 (written and verbal)
Comfortable with Microsoft Office and CRM software
Bachelor's degree
At least 3 years of sales experience in food industry
Benefits
Health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Life and Disability Insurance
401K (Matching)
Paid Time Off
Paid Sick Leave
Bereavement Leave
Paid Holidays
Incentive Program
Summer BBQ Party and Holiday Party
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