Outside Sales Representative - Food Industry (Entry-Level)

Nippon Shokken U.S.A. Inc.•Schaumburg, IL

1d•$58,848•Hybrid

About The Position

Nippon Shokken U.S.A., the No.1 sauce company in Japan, is hiring an Outside Sales Representative in Schaumburg, IL. This position involves 80% travel within your assigned Chicago-area territory and 20% office work. You will build relationships with new and existing customers, introduce premium sauces and seasonings to American food businesses, and help expand the company's presence beyond its traditional Asian customer base. The company offers a clear career path with internal promotions for sales managers, high job security due to being a stable, established company expanding in the U.S. market, and quality products leveraging Japanese food technology to serve American restaurants, distributors, and food manufacturers.

Requirements

Legally authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship available)
Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle (mileage reimbursed)
Comfortable with 80% travel throughout the Chicago and its neighboring States
Able to lift 40+ lbs (product samples and materials)
Strong communication and organizational skills
Coachable, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
Fluent in English (written and verbal)
Comfortable with Microsoft Office and CRM software
Bachelor's degree
Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship for employment visa status
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Able to lift over 40lbs
Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
Valid driver license & own transportation

Nice To Haves

Sales experience in food industry

Responsibilities

Report to the Chicago office each morning to plan your day and coordinate appointments
Visit clients in your territory to maintain and develop business relationships
Prepare sales contracts and process orders
Track sales data and performance in our CRM system
Meet or exceed sales targets with support from our experienced team
Business travel assigned as needed (10 days per month at least)
Cooking demonstration to showcase our products