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

Nippon Shokken U.•Englewood Cliffs, NJ

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 is based in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and involves building relationships with new and existing customers, including restaurants, distributors, and food manufacturers. The position is described as 80% travel within the assigned territory and 20% office work. The posting specifies travel throughout Southern California and neighboring states, with business travel of at least 10 days per month. The schedule is Monday through Friday, averaging 40 hours per week, though some weekends may be necessary. Mileage is reimbursed for use of a reliable personal vehicle. The posting lists a base salary of $67,056, an average performance incentive of 6% of salary, and benefits valued at an average of 8% of salary, for total compensation potential of approximately $75,000 or more. The company highlights internal advancement opportunities, job security, and products based on Japanese food technology. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

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 Southern California 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

Cold call to make appointments.
Conduct sales activities with distributor sales representatives.
Travel for business as assigned, at least 10 days per month.
Participate in distributors’ sales meetings.
Build relationships with new and existing customers.
Introduce the company’s sauces and seasonings to American food businesses and help expand the company’s market presence.