What are the responsibilities and job description for the North & South Sales Account Manager position at G.P De Silva Spices & De Silva Brothers and Company?
Job Title: North & South Sales Account Manager
Location: Pico Rivera, CA
Company: G.P. De Silva Spices
Industry: Cinnamon and Spices
Employment Type: Full-Time / On-Site
Company: G.P. De Silva Spices
Industry: Cinnamon and Spices
Employment Type: Full-Time / On-Site
Compensation: Hourly Pay Commission
Travel: International travel required (including short notice)
Travel: International travel required (including short notice)
Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced International Sales Account Manager / Representative to join our team, specializing in cinnamon and spice products across North, Central, and South America. This role is ideal for a motivated sales professional with a strong background in international food sales, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to fulfillment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute international sales strategies for North, Central, and South America
- Manage and grow existing accounts while identifying and developing new customer relationships
- Promote and sell cinnamon and spice products to international customers
- Enter, track, and manage sales orders from receipt through delivery
- Follow through on all sales orders to ensure timely fulfillment and customer satisfaction
- Coordinate closely with customers on specific packaging requirements
- Handle or assist with export documentation and international logistics
- Maintain accurate sales records and reports using computer-based systems
- Travel internationally for customer visits, trade shows, and business meetings, sometimes on short notice
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of international sales experience in the food industry (spice experience strongly preferred)
- Fluent in Spanish and English (spoken and written)
- Strong computer skills, including sales order entry, and tracking systems
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to manage multiple accounts and follow detailed processes
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the spice industry
- Knowledge of export regulations, documentation, and logistics
- Familiarity with customized food packaging requirements
Benefits
- Health Care
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation / Sick Days
- 401k
- 401k Match
Why Join Us?
- Competitive hourly wage plus commission
- Opportunity to work in a growing international market
- Hands-on involvement with global customers and premium spice products
If you’re a motivated international sales professional with a passion for food and spices, we’d love to connect.