A trading company in Elk Grove Village, IL is looking for a Outside Sales Associate.
Job Title: Outside Sales Associate
Pay: $50k -55k/Y
Work Hours: Monday – Friday 9AM – 6PM
Job Type: Perm
Location: Elk Grove Village, IL
Job Descriptions:
- Meets the monthly and annual sales quota as designated by the manager.
- Develops and maintains relationship with potential and existing clients in the area in any of the regions covered by company.
- Identifies and locates new clients through a variety of methods including networking and cold calls.
- Conducts market research, develops and implements strategies for sales in the assigned region.
- Visits customers and potential customers to provide support, information, and sell the Company’s products.
- Coordinates with the accounting department to assure the collection of payment in a timely manner.
- Maintains high levels of customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and building rapport; resolves issues in a timely manner and escalates to the management as needed.
- Collaborates with purchasing departments, warehouse, and other involved parties to confirm that orders are processed with accuracy and efficiency and that products are distributed properly.
- 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 in a timely manner.
- Maintains and safely navigates the Company vehicle as per the Company Vehicle Policy.
- Troubleshoot problems regarding products provided and handles complaints
- Participates in the weekly sales meetings.
- Attends semiannual inventory count on designated day, possibly on a weekend.
- Attends Company events and functions outside of normal working hours.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Able to drive for a majority of the daily working hours.
- Able to travel within or outside of Illinois as needed.
- Business level English is required.
- Business level Mandarin is highly required.
- Business level Cantonese is plus.
- Maintains a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
- High school diploma required; AA and above strongly preferred.
- Experience in food industry, preferably in Japanese food industry is plus
- Experience in Japanese restaurant business is a plus.
- Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Possesses basic mathematical knowledge such as markups, discounts, counting inventory, weight and measurement conversions, combining, etc.
- Has strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
- Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrates basic Microsoft Office proficiency.
- Knowledge of ERP systems, especially Microsoft NAV, highly preferred.
- Knowledge of Japanese foods and liquors strongly preferred.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- PTO
- Sick leave
- Life insurance
- 401K with matching