Sales Associate_Korean Bilingual

Pasona NA

El Monte, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$47,840–$60,320 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Communication Skills, Corporate Policies, Customer Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, Customer Training, Detail Oriented, Develop and Maintain Customers, Driver's License, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), English Language, Field Sales, Food and Beverage Industry, High School Diploma, IBM AS-400 Server, Interpersonal Skills, Japanese Language, Korean Language, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Mathematics, Meet Sales Quota, Microsoft Office, Order Management, Order Processing, Organizational Skills, Physical Demands, Problem Solving Skills, Promotional Programs, Sales, Sales Prospecting, Sales Support, Time Management
LOCATION
El Monte, CA
POSTED
Today
[Korean Bilingual] Outside Sales Associate

Location: El Monte, CA ( (Hybrid Schedule - after introductory period)

Salary: $47,840 - $60,320 annually

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Company

A leading distributor in the Asian food & beverage industry is seeking a Korean-English bilingual Outside Sales Associate . The company supplies a wide range of food products, beverages, equipment, and supplies throughout the U.S. and is recognized for introducing authentic Asian cuisine to the market.

If you enjoy building relationships, have strong communication skills, and thrive in a fast-paced sales environment, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career.

Position Overview

The Outside Sales Associate is responsible for developing and maintaining strong customer relationships, promoting company products, and achieving sales goals. The role involves client visits, product education, order management, and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities
  • Achieve monthly and annual sales targets set by management
  • Visit existing and prospective clients to provide product information and sales support
  • Ensure timely payment collection in coordination with the accounting team
  • Deliver excellent customer service and build long-term rapport
  • Respond to customer inquiries promptly and professionally
  • Coordinate urgent deliveries as needed to meet customer demands
  • Educate customers on product features and benefits
  • Enter and update orders in the company database accurately
  • Drive and maintain company vehicle in accordance with company policies
  • Participate in weekly sales meetings
  • Join semiannual inventory counts (may include weekend work)
  • Attend company events outside regular working hours as required
  • Perform additional duties assigned by management
Physical Requirements
  • Ability to drive for most of the workday
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift up to 25 lbs frequently and 50 lbs occasionally
  • Ability to use the phone for extended periods
  • Work environment includes normal to loud office noise levels
Qualifications

Language Requirements:
  • Business-level English
  • Business-level Korean (native-level preferred)
  • Japanese language ability is a plus
Education & Experience:
  • High school diploma required; bachelor ' s degree preferred
  • 2+ years of sales or food industry experience preferred
  • Valid driver ' s license and clean driving record
  • Must complete Sake Adviser certification within 1 year of employment
Skills:
  • Strong organizational ability and attention to detail
  • Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Basic math skills (markups, discounts, inventory counts, weight conversions, etc.)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • ERP knowledge, especially AS400, highly preferred
  • Knowledge of Asian or Japanese foods & beverages is a plus
Benefits
  • Full medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employees and dependents
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) with company match

To apply, please send resume to tsakiyama@pasona.com

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About the Company

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Pasona NA

<p style="color:#cc0000;">We are celebrating 30 years of our business succession in staffing and professional outsourcing in USA!</p> <p><span itemprop="name">Pasona N A, Inc.</span> was established in 1985 as a temporary staffing and full-time placement firm specializing in Japanese companies doing business in the United States. As Japanese companies grew and continually hired new staff during the early nineties, Pasona captured much of the niche market in the US. </p> <p>We are located in 8 cities in the US: New York, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Jose, Houston, Atlanta, Chicago, and Detroit. Please visit our locations or website at <a href="http://www.pasona.com/" mns_rt="Company" target="_blank" itemprop="url">www.pasona.com</a>.</p> Our specialty fields: <ul> <li>Sales and Marketing</li> <li>Office Administration</li> <li>Accounting and Finance</li> <li>IT, Computer Engineering</li> <li>Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Engineering</li> <li>Translation/Localization</li> <li>Airline and Hospitality </li> <li>Trading, Logistics, and Transportation</li> <li>Legal</li> <li>Human Resources</li> </ul>

INDUSTRY
Business Services - Other
WEBSITE
http://www.pasona.com/