Sales Account Manager - Global Food Distribution (KS35715)

Job description:

An Global food Distributor is seeking a Sales Account Manager in the Honolulu, HI . This role is ideal for someone with strong interpersonal skills, a passion for sales, and an appreciation for Japanese food culture. The successful candidate will travel within the region to promote products, build lasting client relationships, and expand the company’s presence in the market.

You will be responsible for maintaining and growing relationships with both English and/or Japanese-speaking customers and vendors, introducing new products, reviewing sales performance, and conducting market research on trends, products, and competitors.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of existing and prospective accounts, driving sales growth and achieving revenue targets.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Japanese- and/or English-speaking clients, handling inquiries, orders, and contract negotiations.
• Prepare and deliver proposals and presentations to prospective clients in both English and/ or Japanese.
• Resolve customer issues promptly, escalating when necessary to ensure high levels of satisfaction.

Requirements:

• Strong negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Basic knowledge of Asian food products preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license.
• Perform tasks requiring standing for long time, walking, and lifting up to 50lb along with close and distance vision capabilities and hearing capabilities.

Bonus Skills:

• Experience in account management, sales, or customer service within the food distribution.
• Bilingual proficiency in Japanese and English (verbal and written).

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While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift 10-25 pounds if needed. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision and hearing.

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you’re a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success.

We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant's provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates.

We prioritize direct applicants; third-party resumes may not be reviewed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have in Sales or Customer Service?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Language:

• Japanese (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Honolulu, HI 96819 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $55,000