Account Executive - Sake and Beverage Sales -Japanese Bilingual- Job Num: 56707
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Job Description
Title: Account Executive - Sake and Beverage Sales
Hours: M-F: 8AM - 5PM
Salary: $70K-85K
Location: El Monte, CA
Benefits: All paid Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for employees and their dependents
Life Insurance and 401k Plan with company match.
Essential Job Functions
•Meets the monthly and annual sales quota as designated by Sales Manager.
•Develops new business relationships and manages existing accounts with restaurant chains, retailers, distributors, and wholesalers.
•Makes inroads into the American consumer base by initiating new projects/products/ programs.
•Compiles Division IV sales data for Sales Manager, Purchasing Department, and Customers
•Manages brokers to set sales objectives and implement strategies accordingly.
•Visit and communicate with customers and potential customers to provide support, information, and sell the Company's products.
•Introduces and increase sales of new products to customers. Works with customers to avoid out-of-stock situations
•Coordinates with the accounting department to assure the collection of payment in a timely manner.
•Updates and prepare all monthly sales materials/reports as required by the Company.
•Reports any inventory or service issues to appropriate department immediately
•Produces/participates in trade shows/events as set by business objectives.
•Maintains high levels of customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and building rapport.
•Responds to and communicates with all customers in a timely manner.
•Coordinates urgent deliveries with the customer to accommodate their needs.
•Educates customers on how the products or services can benefit them.
•Inputs and updates orders within the Company database accordingly.
•Analyze data and produce reports on sales activities and results.
•Maintains and safely navigates the Company vehicle as per the Company Vehicle Policy.
•Participates in weekly sales meetings.
•Attends semiannual inventory count on designated day, possibly on a weekend.
•Attends Company events and functions outside of normal working hours.
•Other duties as required.
•Obligation to answer to all management as requested.
Other Requirements
•Business level English - Read/write/speak/listen
•Business Level Japanese required; Native level Japanese preferred - Read/write/speak/listen
•Conversational level Chines preferred
•To have and maintain a clean driving record
•Maintain a positive attitude
•Ability to work independently and as a team
•Ability to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload
•Pass the Sake Adviser course within 1 year of employment
•AA Degree required; Bachelor's Degree or above preferred
•4+ years of food or liquor sales experience
•4+ years of customer service or sales experience preferred
Knowledge and Skills
•Basic mathematical knowledge - markups, discounts, combining/converting measurements, counting inventory, etc.
•Data Compiling and Analysis skills
•Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail
•Problem-solving skills
•Basic Microsoft Office proficiency
•Knowledge of ERP systems, especially AS400 preferred
•Communication and interpersonal skills
•Knowledge and previous attendance of tradeshows preferred
•Knowledge of Japanese foods and sakes
To apply, please send your resume to
Job Details
City: El Monte
State: CA
Job Type: Permanent Job
Salary High: 85000.00
Salary Low: 70000.00
Languages: English;Japanese;Chinese
Hours of Operation: M-F: 8AM - 5PM
Benefits: Health Ins;Dental Ins;Vision Ins;401K;Life Ins;Paid Time Off;Sick Leave;Company Car
Contact Information
Job Owner: Naho Sakurai
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