Sales Associate

One of our clients, a Japanese trading company related food industry is looking for a Sales Associate (Outside sales).

– DENVER BRANCH

$45K~$60K(DOE)

Job Purpose:

Under the general supervision, the Sales Associate is the principal selling agent for the company and is responsible to achieve the short and long-range sales objectives for the Institutional Customer Division. Objectives will be achieved by maintaining existing customers in their assigned area. As a Sales Associate, must have a high level of flexibility. The person is required to coordinate sales activities and promotions with other employees and administrators of the company as well as customers and clients of the company with respect to their needs, concerns and schedules.

Essential Job Functions:

Travel to customers and potential customer’s facilities providing them with information and support as required to secure and maintain business.

Establish, maintain, and develop business, social and civic relationships with customers in the assigned territory to maximum profitability.

Responsible for selling our products to all customers in the assigned territory.

Grow business by anticipating customer needs, determining appropriate solutions to business problems, and providing an overall high level of customer service.

Communicate plans to customers and effectively manage resources to support sales volume.

Communicate new product and service opportunities, information or feedback gathering through field activity to appropriate company staff.

Cooperate with accounting department to assure the collection of account receivable due.

Assist in establishing sales objectives for territory in cooperation with (Assistant) Sales Manager.

Cooperate with assigned Operation and Logistic staff to achieve territory sales goals.

Provide timely reporting of activities in the field to assist in business and product planning.

Submits sales activity reports and other reports as needed.

Attend quarterly inventory count.

Other duties as assigned.

Chinese / English bilingual required

Education/ Experience/ Training:

High School Degree / GED; 1-2 years of sales experience in the Asian food industry is desired; Familiarity with our products and services; Basic computer skills, including familiarity with word processing software; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Have a valid drivers license.

Knowledge/ Skills/ Ability:

Knowledge of Microsoft applications (i.e. Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with the sales staff, management, and clients

Strong communication and conversation skills

Ability to be cooperative and able to work as part of a team

Ability to verify, draft, and update database quickly and accurately

Ability to travel to customer’s location

Ability to learn Oracle ERP software

Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under various time constraints

Ability to perform his or her job responsibilities as the workload fluctuates; multitask and keep projects progressing simultaneously

Ability to be outgoing, courteous, genuine, and approachable

Ability to be self-confident and mature, with a positive attitude and approach to work

Benefits*:

Semi-Annual sales bonus: 0 – 55% of base salary (per year)

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life & accident insurance

Pet Insurance

401(k) with company matching

19 days of paid time off

Wellness program and EAP assistance

and much more!

*Most benefits require employee contribution

Pre-employment Drug testing is required.

Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer.

Other Working Conditions

Sales employees have large territories and travel considerably. Because a sales area may cover several areas. May be away from home for several days or weeks at a time. Others work near their home base and travel mostly by car. Because of the nature of the work and the amount of travel, the incumbent will work more than 40 hours per week. Sales employees often are on their feet for long periods and may carry heavy sample products (up to 50 pounds), necessitating some physical stamina. Dealing with different types of people can be stimulating but demanding. Sales employees often face competition from other companies. Companies usually set goals or quotas that associates are expected to meet. Sales employees are also under the added pressure to maintain and expand their clientele.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Denver, CO 80239: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Asian food industry: 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft app (i.e. Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint): 1 year (Preferred)
• Oracle ERP software: 1 year (Preferred)
• B2B sales: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Korean (Preferred)
• Chinese (Preferred)
• Japanese (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $60,000