Outside Sales Associate

Mutual Trading Company•Des Moines, WA

8d•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 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 8,000 Japanese foods, beverages, restaurant equipment and supplies.

Requirements

Business level English- Read/write/speak/listen
Business level Korean required- Read/write/speak/listen; Native Level Korean preferred
Has and maintains a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
Maintains a positive attitude
Able to work independently and as a team
Able to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload
Passes the Sake Adviser course within 1 year of employment
High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree and above preferred
2+ years of Food and/or Sales experience preferred
Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Possesses basic mathematical knowledge such as markups, discounts, counting inventory, weight and measurement conversions, combining, etc.
Has strong customer service and problem-solving skills
Has strong communications and interpersonal skills
Demonstrates basic Microsoft Office proficiency

Nice To Haves

Business level Japanese preferred
Knowledge of ERP systems, especially AS400, highly preferred
Knowledge of Japanese foods and liquors preferred

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
Coordinates urgent 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
Participates in the weekly sales meetings
Attends semiannual inventory count on designated day, possibly on a weekend
Attends Company events and functions outside of normal working hours
Other duties as assigned
Obligation to answer to all management as requested