POSITION TITLE Junior Sales Associate
POSITION SUMMARY
In this position, you will be responsible for building relationships with existing customers and developing new business opportunities within the food import and distribution industry, contributing to sales growth and customer satisfaction while developing your career as a customer-facing sales professional
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage and maintain existing customer accounts
Develop new customer relationships and identify new business opportunities
Promote and sell seafood, meat, Japanese food products, and related product categories
Communicate pricing, product availability, and other sales-related information to customers
Analyze and monitor sales performance and product trends
Coordinate and collaborate with internal departments
Respond to customer inquiries and provide support as needed
Participate in trade shows, customer meetings, and sales events
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to perform business duties in English
Ability to travel and visit customer locations as required
Valid driver's license
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Strong communication skills
Eagerness to learn and a proactive approach to work
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in B2B sales or wholesale sales
Experience in the food industry
Interest in Japanese food products and food ingredients
Japanese, Korean, or Chinese language skills
LOCATION Paramount, California
WORK ARRANGEMENT On-site
WORKING HOURS 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
EMPLOYMENT TYPE Full-time
SALARY USD70,000-80,000