Japanese Bilingual Sales Representative

Japanese bilingual Sales Representative – Food/Grocery

An international food manufacturer is seeking a qualified Sales Representative who has sales experience with food/ beverage product presentation experience to customers and distributors.

This food manufacturer has been around for more than 80 years, and their products are sold at most major grocery stores.

· Must be able to travel when the tradeshow is at nationally once to twice a month.

· Must be able to commute to the Somerset office minimum 2 times a week

Location: Somerset, New Jersey

Full time with Great Benefits

Salary: $65,000-70,000K/yr + bonuses (one month worth of salary - about $70-75K) + mileage reimbursement

Business Hour: Monday to Friday 8:30am-5:30pm (must commute to office minimum 2 times a week)

Great benefit: Medical/ Dental / Vision (100% covered for employee and for all the family) Life Insurance/ Vacation/ Sick leave/ National Holiday/ 401K/ Education reimbursement

Job Description:

• Build and maintain relationships with Retailers and Distributors
• Promotion announcement and sales support to customers
• Manage existing Broker network – keep them engaged, motivated, and focused on our business.
• Plan and implement various promotions (promotions, demonstrations, advertisements etc.)
• Present new items to existing and potential customers
• New product registration and placement
• Accounts receivable management: Collection of past dues, Deduction analysis and processing
• Manage a promotional expense budget.
• Market Research (Competitors, Pricing, Trends, etc.)
• Coordination and attendance at Food Shows to develop relationships with retailers, distributors, and brokers.
• Implement Price Increases
• Other duties will be assigned

Requirement:

· 3+ years of sales or customer service experience

· Account Manager experience for grocery chain, distributor is a big plus

· Bachelor degree is a must

· Bilingual in Japanese (speak, read and write native level) and English (business level)

· Must be able to go to the office 2days min.

· Sometimes work over the weekend and minor holiday (when there is tradeshows)

· Must be able to travel to other states nationally for trade shows (about 1-2 times a month)

· Must have valid Driver license and reliable vehicle

· Need to drive own car for business (will get reimbursed)

· Customer relationship management and excellent communication skills

· Presentation skills

· Occasional carrying and/or moving of up to 25 lbs. of equipment and/or food product.