Now Hiring - Pasona NA - Sales Associate - Japanese Bilingual in Carlstadt, NJ

Full description of the position

Sales Associate Employment Type

• Full-time
• 60-70K (Non-Exempt)
• 5 days/week onsite
• Japanese and English skills are required

Position Summary

• Support the Sales team by growing and maintaining new and existing accounts across assigned territories.
• Expand market presence, strengthen distributor and restaurant customer relationships, and drive revenue growth through field sales activities and customer engagement.
• Work closely with distributor partners, restaurant customers, and internal sales teams to achieve business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth through prospecting, account management, field visits, product demonstrations, trade shows, and consistent follow-up within assigned territories.
• Research, develop, and maintain new and existing customer accounts.
• Travel regularly within assigned local and out-of-state territories.
• Support distributor partners and both new and existing restaurant customers.
• Conduct product demonstrations, presentations, ride-alongs, and trade show activities.
• Organize and maintain accurate records of sales leads, market research, customer interactions, and sales activities.
• Maintain accurate sales forecasts and CRM records.
• Identify and contact prospective customers through networking, cold calling, email outreach, and referrals.
• Understand customer needs and recommend appropriate product and service solutions.
• Address customer concerns and provide effective solutions.
• Learn and effectively communicate the company's product portfolio to customers and prospects.
• Educate customers and internal stakeholders on product features and benefits.
• Work weekends as needed.
• Travel as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Desired Outcomes
• Increase market penetration and customer retention.
• Build long-term relationships with distributors and restaurant customers.
• Maintain accurate sales forecasting and CRM reporting.
• Convert prospects into long-term customers through effective product education and relationship management.

Qualifications

& Experience

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing and/or distribution sales.
• 2+ years of experience within the food industry.
• Established relationships with large and local food distributors and/or restaurant accounts.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, including the ability to present product information to groups.
• Passion for Japanese food products, customer service, and sales.
• Willingness to travel domestically by car, train, and air as needed.
• Self-motivated with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.