Japanese Bilingual Outside Sales Representative

Japanese Bilingual Outside Sales Representative

Location:

Santa Fe Springs, CA (Onsite)

Work Schedule:

8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Monday - Friday

Travel:
Approximately half of your working days will involve travel within the US and to Canada.

Are you a driven sales professional with a passion for Japanese cuisine? We're looking for a dynamic Outside Sales Representative to join our growing team at a Japanese food manufacturer looking to expand market presence across the US and Canada.

• Pioneering a Unique Market:
  Join a company at the forefront of a specialized and underserved segment of the food manufacturing industry. They excel at creating custom, high‑quality food products tailored precisely to the unique specifications of food manufacturers and restaurants.
• Quality and Innovation:
  Recognized for unwavering commitment to producing exceptional, high‑quality food products. You’ll be part of a team dedicated to culinary excellence and innovative solutions.
• Market Leadership:
  As a leading player in their niche, they enjoy a strong competitive advantage with limited direct competition, translating to stability and significant growth potential.
• Growth Industry: Contribute to a burgeoning sector within the U.S. food market, offering exciting opportunities for professional development and impact.
• Impactful Custom Solutions:
  Your work will directly support diverse food businesses across the country, providing essential, customized components that power their offerings.

• Drive Sales:
  Identify and pursue new business opportunities, presenting our diverse range of Japanese food ingredients and finished products to restaurants, food service providers, and other food manufacturers (OEM).
• Client Relationship Management:
  Develop and maintain strong, long‑lasting relationships with existing clients, understanding their needs and ensuring their satisfaction.
• Market Expansion:
  Travel extensively throughout the United States and Canada (approximately half of your working days) to meet with current and prospective clients, conduct product demonstrations, and attend industry events.
• Strategic Planning:
  Collaborate with our sales and marketing teams to develop and implement effective sales strategies and achieve ambitious sales targets.
• Reporting:
  Track sales activities, prepare regular reports on market trends, customer feedback, and sales forecasts.
• Product Knowledge:
  Become an expert on our Japanese food items, effectively communicating their unique features and benefits to clients.

• Minimum 2-3 years of successful outside sales experience.
• Experience with in the food and beverage industry a plus.
• Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage your own schedule, and prioritize tasks effectively. This role is primarily field-based with limited in‑office duties.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout the US and Canada (approximately 50% of the time).
• Strong understanding of sales principles, customer service practices, and market dynamics.
• Bilingual Japanese and English skills.

The base pay range represents the low and high end of the base compensation we expect for this position. Actual base compensation will vary based on geography, experience, and performance. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision plans; pre‑tax savings plans; pre‑tax parking and commuter plans; supplemental health and welfare plans; a retirement savings plan; an employee assistance program; pet insurance; paid holidays;

short‑term incentives; and paid time off.

Staffmark is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Staffmark offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Staffmark is an E‑Verify employer. By applying, you consent to receive AI‑generated and non‑AI‑generated calls, texts, or emails from Staffmark Group, its affiliates, and partners.

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