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Nippon Shokken U.S.A. Inc.

Business Account Executive (Korean or Chinese Mandarin speaker)

Torrance , United States
full-time

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Blend your culinary passion with business skills to travel, build customer relationships, and introduce premium Japanese seasonings across the U.S.

At Nippon Shokken U.S.A., we’re not just looking for a sales representative, we’re looking for someone who truly understands flavor. If you have a background in the culinary world or a deep passion for food and cooking and enjoy connecting with people, your expertise will help us introduce our premium Japanese seasonings and sauces to new customers across the U.S.

This role blends culinary know-how with business savvy, giving you the chance to travel, build relationships, and spread flavor wherever you go! Whether you’ve worked in kitchens or simply live and breathe great food, your intuition and enthusiasm could be exactly what we need to help make America tastier!

Nippon Shokken U.S.A. is the leading sauce and seasoning manufacturer in Japan, and trying to expand the business more in the US.

Why Nippon Shokken U.S.A.?

  • Much better benefits (worth 9% of the salary on average), incentive (worth 7% of the salary on average), and competitive base salary
  • High level of job security
  • Provide opportunity to current employees. Our sales managers are all promoted in the company

Company vision

Although we are a Japanese company, less than half of our customers are Asian/Japanese. Most of our clients are American companies. Our vision is to use the technology and know-how we have as Japan's leading seasoning company to make America tastier, and it is you who will help spread this vision. Would you like to work with us?

Work days and Hours

  • Monday to Friday (8:30 am - 5:30 pm)
  • Some weekends may be necessary

Location

  • Torrance, LA

We E-Verify and conduct post-offer substance screening.

Responsibilities:

  • 80% travel in the area, 20% desk work. Business trips are assigned as needed.
  • Report to office every morning. Schedule appointment and reaching out to clients.
  • Maintaining & developing relationships with new & existing customers.
  • Prepare, distribute, & coordinate sales contracts and associated forms to complete orders.
  • Maintains confidentiality of company and customers information; includes pricing, inventory, market share and other materials that can be used by competitors.
  • Recording sales & order information; sending copies to the sales office, and entering data.
  • Accurate record keeping within the company’s programs and/or other Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
  • Reviewing your sales performance, aiming to meet or exceed targets.
  • Duties and responsibilities are not limited to the above list.

Requirements

  • Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship for employment visa status
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  • Preferred to have sales experience in food industry
  • Able to lift over 40lbs
  • Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
  • Ability to read, write and speak Korean or Chinese Mandarin fluently
  • Valid driver license & own transportation

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) 3% Match
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Travel reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • 401(k) matching: 401(k) 3% Match and 401(k) matching
  • Health Insurance: Health insurance
  • Life insurance: Life insurance
  • Paid Time Off: Paid time off
Nippon Shokken U.S.A. Inc.

Since our founding in 1971, Nihon Shokken Group has accomplished continuous growth and has become internationally distinguished. As we continue to expand, we aspire to promote the development of “deliciousness” and “convenience” in food culture through the research, production, and sales of sauces and seasonings. Nihon Shokken Group began American operations in 1988 with opening its Los Angeles Sales Office in Torrance, California. As a subsidiary of Nihon Shokken Holding Co. Ltd., the company initially imported and distributed sauces and seasonings made in Japan throughout the U.S. Great reception of our products allowed our company to open other branches nationwide which encouraged the foundation of Nippon Shokken U.S.A. in 2006. In April 2013, after being captivated by the beauty of the region’s resources and surrounding food culture, the newly named company established roots locally through building a new manufacturing facility in West Sacramento and started domestic production of products in June 2013. From this 70,000 square foot head office and plant, we produce fresh, high quality products for our valued customers as we embark on furthering and delivering new innovations to food culture in the U.S. The success Nippon Shokken U.S.A Inc. has experienced is due not only in part to the hard work and contributions of every employee, but also to the loyal business of our customers.

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