Outside Sales Representative

Hankyu Hanshin Express usa Inc•Taylor, MI

34d

About The Position

This position is responsible for all outside sales and assists with customer service activities to achieve the company’s sales objectives by performing the following duties or accomplishing them through subordinate managers.

Requirements

Analysis
Attention to Detail
Communication: Speaking, Reading and Writing in English
Confidentiality
Customer Service
Decision-making
Dependability/Reliability
Diplomacy
Initiative/Follow Through
Judgment
Math-Advanced
Monitoring/Control
Negotiations
Project Management
Problem-solving
Statistics
Strategic Planning
Supervisory
Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have between four and six years of previous experience in a similar position.
Employee must have a valid driver’s license and automobile to visit customer

Nice To Haves

Japanese-English bilingual is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops, and implements strategic sales plans to accommodate company goals.
Reviews market analysis to determine customer needs, price schedules, and discount rates.
Coordinates the compiling of lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads, based on information from newspapers, business directories, industry ads, trade shows, Internet Web sites, and other sources.
Directs sales forecasting activities and sets performance goals accordingly.
Represents the company at trade association meetings to promote products.
Meets with key customers, assisting sales team with maintaining relationships and negotiating and closing deals.
Analyzes and controls expenditures of division to conform to budgetary requirements.
Prepares periodic sales report showing sales volume, potential sales, and areas to proposed client base expansion.
Monitors and evaluates the activities and products of the competition.
Determines customer viability and potential for new business.
Coordinates collection activities regarding delinquent accounts and updates reports
Directs, and/or assists in handling investigation and resolution of customer problems
Coordinates sales activities with Sales Manager and team
Oversee assigned departmental, branch or local organizations of the region. Ensures that all policies and procedures are developed; business plan strategies, timelines, goals, etc. are monitored and followed.
Develops and presents to Senior Management matters requiring decisions regarding departmental activities.
Communicates and coordinates with other Hankyu personnel and agents to ensure the smooth operation.
Prepares and submits monthly sales reports and past due accounts reports.
Submit expense report in a timely manner.
Helps to setup credit terms for new customers in accordance with the company policy.
Any project that is assigned by the Company.
Seek constant improvement, more efficient and less expensive ways and means in work processes.
Performs special projects and other miscellaneous duties as assigned by senior management.
Maintains high ethical standards in the workplace.
Reports all irregular issues and problems to management for solution.
Maintains good communication with supervisors, other staff members and outside contacts.
Comply with all company policies and procedures.
Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working area.