Outside Sales Associate

Mutual Trading Company•Flower Mound, TX

18h•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

Able to travel for a majority of the daily working hours, including long hour driving
Able to sit in a car for extended periods of time
Able to stand, walk, reach, bend, kneel, and lift up to 25 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally
Able to use the phone for extended periods of time
Business level English required – Read/write/speak/listen
Business level Chinese required – Read/write/speak/listen
Has a valid driver license and maintains a clean driving record
Able to periodically stay overnight in out of town to visit clients
Maintains a positive attitude
Able to work independently and as a team
Able to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload
High School Diploma required.
2+ years of sales experience required
Basic mathematical knowledge – markups, discounts, combining/converting measurements, counting inventory, etc.
Problem-solving skills
Basic Microsoft Office proficiency
Communication and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree or above preferred
5+ years of sales experience preferred
front-of-house restaurant experiences are plus
Knowledge of Japanese foods, seafoods, and sakes

Responsibilities

Meets the monthly and annual sales target as designated by the sales manager.
Visits customers to sell Company’s products by providing customers all relevant information and supports.
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
Coordinates with the accounting department to assure the collection of payment in a timely manner.
Maintains and safely navigates the Company vehicle as per the Company Vehicle Policy.
Visits customers and potential customers to educate them on Japanese seafood items, including fresh fish and other seafood products; increases the sales of the Company’s fresh seafood products.
Works closely with all Sales Associates to understand their needs; offers solution by educating them and their clients on how our fresh seafood products and services can benefit their business.
Trains, educates, and improves all sales associates’ seafood knowledge.
Participates in the weekly 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.