Office will open: September, 2024

Let's make America tastier together with Japan's No. 1 Sauce Company!

Nippon Shokken U.S.A. is the leading sauce and seasoning manufacturer in Japan, and trying to expand the business more in the US.

Why Nippon Shokken U.S.A.?

• Growing company with bright future
• Potential business model
• Company culture: Current employees will be given opportunity
• Delight company atmosphere
• Good benefit package and incentives

Business Account Executives are professionals in a competitive market who predominately travels to businesses or institutions to sell and inform about our products. Travelling will be both locally and to other cities throughout the country. Business Account Executive will make presentations to attract, establish and maintain relationship with buyers and management as well as demonstrate our products in stores and trade shows. This is a key position in increasing revenue by managing and negotiating with clients, generating leads, and managing sales of the products.

Work days and Hours

• Monday to Friday
• Some weekends may be necessary
• Average 40 hours work week.

We E-Verify and conduct post-offer substance screening.

Responsibilities:

• 80% travel in the area, 20% desk work. Business trip is assigned as needed.
• Report to office every morning. Schedule appointment and reaching out to clients.
• Maintaining & developing relationships with new & existing customers.
• Prepare, distribute, & coordinate sales contracts and associated forms to complete orders.
• Maintains confidentiality of company and customers information; includes pricing, inventory, market share and other materials that can be used by competitors.
• Recording sales & order information; sending copies to the sales office, and entering data.
• Accurate record keeping within the company’s programs and/or other Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
• Reviewing your sales performance, aiming to meet or exceed targets.
• Duties and responsibilities are not limited to the above list.

Qualifications

• 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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to listen, follow and execute instructions
• Excellent verbal, written and organizational skills combined with an aptitude for multi-tasking
• Proven analytical and leadership skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to develop and obtain desired results & achieve budget
• Habits of punctuality
• Proven analytical and leadership skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer application

We are an equal opportunity employer with a policy of hiring and promoting on the basis of qualifications, proven ability and level of contribution without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, sex, gender, gender expression, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identification, or any other protected classes, characteristic or consideration made unlawful under applicable federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $63,672.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Columbia, MD: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road