Largest Sauce Company in Japan. B2BOutside Sales (English and Spanish Bilingual)

Nippon Shokken U.S.A. Inc.•Englewood Cliffs, NJ

2d•$67,056 - $78,972•Onsite

About The Position

Nippon Shokken U.S.A. is hiring a Business Account Executive to introduce its sauces and seasonings to American food businesses and expand the company’s presence beyond its traditional Asian customer base. The role serves new and existing customers, including restaurants, distributors, and food manufacturers, and is based in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. The position involves approximately 80% travel within the assigned territory and 20% office work, with business travel of at least 10 days per month as needed. Work is Monday through Friday, averaging 40 hours per week; some weekend work may be necessary. The listed base salary is $67,056, with an average performance incentive of 6% of salary and a comprehensive benefits package described as averaging 8% of salary.

Requirements

Legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle; mileage is reimbursed.
Comfortable with 80% travel throughout the Southern California region and neighboring states.
Able to lift 40 pounds or more, including product samples and materials.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Coachable, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.
Fluent in written and spoken English.
Fluent in written and spoken Spanish.
Comfortable using Microsoft Office and CRM software.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Make cold calls to schedule appointments.
Build relationships with new and existing customers.
Introduce the company’s sauces and seasonings to American food businesses.
Travel within the assigned territory and conduct business travel as needed, including at least 10 days per month.
Participate in distributors’ sales meetings.