Chinese Bilingual Outside Sales Associate

Mutual Trading Company•Phoenix, AZ

38d•Onsite

About The Position

Established in 1926, Mutual Trading Co., Inc. was originally a small co-op organization for centralized purchasing of basic import foods to service the needs of the early Japanese immigrant society in Southern California. We've grown nearly 100 years old now, and command a premiere position among Japanese foodservice suppliers, as well as fill a key role as "Culinary Ambassador" promoting Japanese foods worldwide. Currently, we import, manufacture, and distribute over 7,000 Japanese foods, beverages, restaurant equipment and supplies.

Requirements

Business level English – Read/write/speak/listen
Native level Chinese preferred– Read/write/speak/listen
To have and maintain a clean driving record
Maintain a positive attitude
Ability to work independently and as a team
Ability to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload
High School Diploma required. Bachelor’s Degree or above preferred
5+ years of relevant experience preferred
Basic mathematical knowledge – markups, discounts, combining/converting measurements, counting inventory, etc.
Problem-solving skills
Basic Microsoft Office proficiency
Communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of Japanese foods and sakes
Ability to drive for a majority of the daily working hours
Ability to sit in a car for extended periods of time
Ability to reach, bend, kneel, and lift up to 25 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally
Ability to use the phone for extended periods of 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
Coordinate surgent 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
Prepares daily, weekly and monthly reports
Participates in the weekly sales meetings
Attends Company events and functions outside of normal working hours
Other duties as required from manager
Obligation to answer to all management as requested
Travels inside/outside of State as needed.
Market Research
Troubleshoot problems regarding products provided and handles complains