Job Description

Summary:

Azuma Foods International has 30 years of experience in delivering quality traditional Japanese cuisine to clients around the world. AFI is committed to the highest quality product, customer satisfaction, and a safe work environment.This is a dynamic and rewarding position that requires self-motivation, excellent communication skills, and a passion for the Japanese cuisine industry.

Essential Job Duties

include, but are not limited to:

Manage the sales and growth of an assigned region and customer account. Identify new business opportunities and grow existing customers through strategic sales strategies. Develop and execute sales strategies to meet or exceed your monthly and quarterly sales targets. Develop and deliver new sales product presentations, tastings, and demos with new and existing customers. Attend industry trade shows to identify potential sales opportunities. Participate in developing long and short-range sales and marketing plans and negotiating sales contracts and business growth opportunities. Handle customer complaints promptly and effectively and report potential claims to the sales assistant manager to support our culture of growth and efficiency with a total and absolute focus on customer satisfaction. Improve business earnings and cash flow through price implementation, inventory management, and timely accounts receivable. Keep management informed of local competition by analyzing market trends to identify growth opportunities. Ability to travel 50% or more as an Outside Sales Rep II Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience. Three or more years of high-volume sales experience in the food industry Experience in business development and account management Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage with clients effectively. Ability to analyze data and market trends to inform strategic decisions.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,500.00 - $66,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location: In person