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Outside Sales Representative-Food industry (Entry Level)

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 an Outside Sales Representative in Englewood Cliffs, NJ.

Base salary $66,480 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 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 and conducting activities 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)

Comfortable with Microsoft Office and CRM software

Bachelor's degree

Ability to read, write and speak Mandarin fluently

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

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications

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.

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

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