Bilingual Japanese/English Outside Sales Representative at Activ8

An International Food Wholesaler is searching for an Bilingual Japanese/English Outside Sales Representative to join their team in Torrance, CA. This position is responsible for developing and promoting the company's products in order to increase the profit of the company while maintaining the existing customer base. A bachelor’s degree, and 1 or more years of outside sales experience is required. The ability to speak Japanese is required. This is a full-time position, exempt, excellent benefits, 401k, and bonus. 

***Interview Process: 2 in-person interviews***

Bilingual Japanese/English Outside Sales Representative Duties:

-Compiles lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads, based on information from business directories, trade shows, internet web sites, and other sources.
-Translate documents from Japanese to English and vice versa.
-Build strong relationships with local channels to exceed sales targets in the domestic market.
-Frequent domestic local travels to deliver ingredients to customers periodically.
-Identifies sales prospects and contacts them and other accounts as assigned.
-Contacts potential and existing customers both by phone and in person on a daily basis.
-Conducts sales presentations and introduces promotional products to both existing & potential customers.
-Develops sales relationship with customers by following up frequently especially when quotations are submitted.
-Communicates with existing and potential customers seeking sales opportunities as well as identifying market trends.
-Develops sales and action targets and submits monthly action plan; Actively implements the strategic sales plan accordingly.
-Quotes prices and credit terms and prepares sales contracts for orders obtained.
-Submits weekly activity/call reports concerning customer-related activities for quotes, orders, and problems concerning customer relationships; keeps the management informed.
-Searches inventory records to determine if the product on hand is in sufficient quantity.
-Plans and attends trade shows.

Bilingual Japanese/English Outside Sales Representative Skills:

-Bachelors’ degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
-1+ years of sales experience 
-Valid driver’s license
-Ability to drive on a regular basis
-Ability to speak Japanese is required
-Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
-Excellent verbal & written communication skills
-Multitasking and interpersonal skills

****If interested, please apply with your most updated resume including your minimum salary requirement and why you left/or are looking to leave your current company. ****

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Activ8 West- Los Angeles (Japanese Recruiting Company) Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc., has been one of the leading recruiting firms in North America when it comes to working with Japanese Businesses for almost 20 years. We have offices in Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Texas, New Jersey and Canada. Our services are based on the needs of our clients, and we connect them with qualified candidates in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Oil & Gas industries. With the recent expansion to California and the NYC/NJ area, our coastal offices have started working with clients in the Banking, Finance, and Entertainment Industries. We like to take the approach of working one on one with each of you to ensure that we have the best understanding of your background and what it is you are looking for in a career.

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