Overview
Currently our client, a Japanese Food trading company, is looking for a Chinese Bilingual Outside Sales Associate.
【Position】Chinese Bilingual Outside Sales Associate
【Location】Des Moines, WA
【Compensation】$48,000-$75,000
【Schedule】MONDAY - FRIDAY: 8:00am - 5:00pm
【Hiring Syle】Direct hiring, Full-time
Responsibilities
- Meets the monthly and annual sales quota as designated by the manager
- 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
- 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
- Maintains and safely navigates the Company vehicle as per the Company Vehicle Policy
- 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
- Other duties as assigned
- Obligation to answer to all management as requested
Qualifications
Physical Requirements
- Able to drive for a majority of the daily working hours
- Able to work without sitting for extended periods of time, including standing and walking
- Able to reach, bend, kneel, and lift up to 25 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally
- Able to use the phone for extended periods of time
Other Requirements
- Business level English- Read/write/speak/listen
- Business level Chinese required- Read/write/speak/listen
- Has and maintains a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
- Passes the Sake Adviser course within 1 year of employment
- 2+ years of Food and/or Sales experience preferred
Knowledge and Skills
- Possesses basic mathematical knowledge such as markups, discounts, counting inventory, weight and measurement conversions, combining, etc.
- Has strong communications and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates basic Microsoft Office proficiency
- Knowledge of ERP systems, especially AS400, highly preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $48,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Language:
Ability to Commute:
- Des Moines, WA 98198 (Required)
Work Location: In person
