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Outside Sales Associate - Sake
$86k-118k (estimate)
Full Time | Wholesale
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Mutual Trading is Hiring an Outside Sales Associate - Sake Near El Monte, CA
Who We AreEstablished in 1926, Mutual Trading Co., Inc. was originally a small co-op organization for centralized purchasing of basic import foods to service the needs of the early Japanese immigrant society in Southern California. We've grown nearly 100 years old now, and command a premiere position among Japanese foodservice suppliers, as well as fill a key role as "Culinary Ambassador" promoting Japanese foods worldwide. Currently, we import, manufacture, and distribute over 7,000 Japanese foods, beverages, restaurant equipment and supplies.
All paid Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for employees and their dependents
Life Insurance and 401k Plan with company match
Location: El Monte, CA
Hours: M-F: 8AM – 5PM,
Pay range: $58,000 - $65,000
Essential Job FunctionsOutside Sales – 50%
Business level Japanese highly preferred
Has and maintains a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
Maintains a positive attitude
Able to work independently and as a team
Able to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload
Passes the Sake and Shochu Adviser course within 1 year of employment
High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree and above preferred
Minimum 3 year of food sales experience required; however extensive experience in restaurant business will be considered
Knowledge And Skills
Mutual Trading Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All paid Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for employees and their dependents
Life Insurance and 401k Plan with company match
Location: El Monte, CA
Hours: M-F: 8AM – 5PM,
Pay range: $58,000 - $65,000
Essential Job FunctionsOutside Sales – 50%
- Visits customers and potential customers to educate them on Japanese liquors including sake, shochu, wine, other liquors; provides information and necessary support to reach sales targets and increase the sales of the Company’s liquor products
- Maintains high levels of customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and building rapport
- Works closely with Sales Associates to understand their needs, and offers solution by educating their clients on how our liquor products and services can benefit their business
- Attends various Japanese Government promotional events
- Maintains and safely navigates the Company vehicle as per the Company Vehicle Policy
- Plans and coordinates sake, shochu, beer, and whiskey related events
- Attends Company events and functions outside of normal working hours
- Coordinates with Tokyo Mutual Trading and vendors to organize tasting events
- Create Social Media contents and maintain quality contents and strong engagements
- Participates in the weekly sales meetings
- Assists with Sake School events, classes and student enrollment
- Attends semiannual inventory count on designated day, possibly on a weekend
- Performs other related duties as assigned
- Obligation to answer to all management as requested
- Able to go on domestic business trip by car and airplane
- Able to drive for a majority of the daily working hours
- Able to work without sitting for extended periods of time, including standing and walking
- Able to reach, bend, kneel, and lift up to 25 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally
- Able to use the phone for extended periods of time
- Working Conditions
- Noise Level: Normal to loud while in the office
- May need to be at outdoor events
Business level Japanese highly preferred
Has and maintains a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
Maintains a positive attitude
Able to work independently and as a team
Able to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload
Passes the Sake and Shochu Adviser course within 1 year of employment
High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree and above preferred
Minimum 3 year of food sales experience required; however extensive experience in restaurant business will be considered
Knowledge And Skills
- Demonstrates basic Microsoft Office proficiency
- Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Possesses basic mathematical knowledge such as markups, discounts, counting inventory, weight and measurement conversions, combining, etc.
- Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Has strong customer service and problem-solving skills
- Certification from a sake institute preferred
- Knowledge of ERP systems, especially AS400, highly preferred
- Knowledge of Japanese liquor including wine, sake, shochu, and spirits preferred
Mutual Trading Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Wholesale
SALARY
$86k-118k (estimate)
POST DATE
05/30/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
06/27/2024
WEBSITE
mutualtradingco.com
HEADQUARTERS
EL MONTE, CA
SIZE
500 - 1,000
FOUNDED
2016
CEO
KOSEI YAMAMOTO
REVENUE
$50M - $200M
INDUSTRY
Wholesale
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