by on A Trading Company in Des Moines, WA is looking for Outside Sales (JE) ‐ Sales
Title: Outside Sales – JE
Type: Perm
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Location: Des Moines, WA
Work Style: In Office
Hours: Monday – Friday 8AM – 5PM
Pay: $21.63 – $24.51/H + Incentive +1st year guaranteed bonus
Benefit: – All paid Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for employees and their dependents – Life Insurance and 401k Plan with company match
Travel – 50%
Job Description
- Meet the monthly and annual sales quota as designated by the manager.
- Visit existing and potential customers to provide support, information, and sell Company’s products
- Cooperate with accounting department to assure the collection of payment in a timely manner.
- Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and building rapport; resolve issues in a timely manner and escalate to the management as needed.
- Collaborate with purchasing departments, warehouse, and other involved parties to confirm that orders are processed with accuracy and efficiency and that products are distributed properly.
- Coordinate urgent deliveries with the customer to accommodate their needs.
- Travel to other locations to meet with clients as needed.
- Educate customers on how the products or services can benefit them.
- Input and update orders within the Company database in a timely manner.
- Maintain and safely operate the Company vehicle as per the Company Vehicle Policy.
- Participate in the weekly sales meetings.
- Attend semiannual inventory count on designated day, possibly on a weekend.
- Attend Company events and functions outside of normal working hours.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Obligation to answer to all management as requested.
Requirements
- Business level English and Japanese is required.
- Has a valid driver license and a clean driving record.
- Able to stay overnight out of town for client visits, as required.
- Maintain a positive attitude.
- Able to work independently and as a team.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in food industry, preferably in Japanese food industry is highly preferred.
