Position : Sales Executive (Full-time)
Industry : Japanese Food Distributor
Location : Chamblee, Georgia
Work Hours : Mon-Fri, 8AM-5PM, 1hour lunch
【Essential Job Functions】
- Meet the monthly and annual sales quota as designated by the manager.
- Develop and maintain relationship with potential and existing clients in the designated areas / regions; visit customers to provide support, share information, and sell the Company's products.
- Identify and explore potential new clients through various methods, including networking, referrals and cold calls.
- Conduct market research, develop and implement sales strategies for the assigned region.
- Coordinate with the accounting department to assure the collection of payment in a timely manner.
- Collect past due payments from customers.
- Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and building rapport; troubleshoot product-related issues and handle complaints; resolve them in a timely manner and escalate to the management as needed.
- Collaborate with purchasing department, warehouse, and other involved parties to confirm that orders are processed with accuracy and efficiency and that products are distributed properly.
- Coordinate urgent deliveries with the customer to accommodate their needs.
- Travel to other locations to meet with clients as needed.
- Educate customers on how the products or services can benefit them.
- Input and update orders within the Company database in a timely manner.
- Maintain and safely operate the Company vehicle as per the Company Vehicle Policy.
- Participate in the weekly sales meetings.
- Attend semiannual inventory count on designated day, possibly on a weekend.
- Attend Company events and functions outside of normal working hours.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Obligation to answer to all management as requested.
【Physical Requirements】
Able to drive for extended periods of time.Able to sit in a car for extend periods of time.Able to travel within or outside of Atlanta as needed.Able to talk, hear, walk, stand, smell, taste, reach, bend, kneel, and lift and / or move up to 25 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.Able to use the phone for extended periods of time.Working Conditionso Noise Level : Normal to loud
o Location : Indoor in the office and at least 50% of the time in the field visiting customers, restaurants, wholesalers, distributors, etc.
【Other Requirements】
Business level English and Chinese bilingual ability is required.Business level Japanese is preferred.Maintain a valid driver license and a clean driving record.Able to stay overnight out of town for client visits, as required.Maintain a positive attitude.Able to work independently and as a team.Able to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload.High school diploma required; Associate degree and above strongly preferred.Minimum of 2 years of experience in food industry, preferably in Japanese food industry.Experience in Japanese restaurant business is a plus.【Knowledge and Skills】
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Possess basic mathematical knowledge such as markups, discounts, counting inventory,weight and measurement conversions, combining, etc.
Strong customer service, problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills.Basic Microsoft Office proficiency.Knowledge of ERP systems, Microsoft Business Central is highly preferred.Knowledge of Japanese foods and liquors strongly preferred.【Compensation】
$47K - $60K + CommissionBenefits : Medical, Dental, Vision 100% coverage by company (nothing pulled from paycheck), 401K 4% matching, PTO : 10day, Personal Holidays; 5; Observed holidays 7; Sick leave : 6 days