Business Development Manager

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.?

• Much better benefits (worth 9% of the salary on average), incentive (worth 7% of the salary on average), and competitive base salary
• High level of job security
• Provide opportunity to current employees. Our sales managers are all promoted in the company

Company vision

Although we are a Japanese company, less than half of our customers are Asian/Japanese. Most of our clients are American companies. Our vision is to use the technology and know-how we have as Japan's leading seasoning company to make America tastier, and it is you who will help spread this vision. Would you like to work with us?

Workdays and Hours

• Monday to Friday (8:30 am - 5:30 pm)
• Some weekends may be necessary

Location

• Torrance, CA

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

Responsibilities:

• 80% travel in the area, 20% desk work. Business trips are assigned as needed.
• Report to the office every morning. Schedule appointments and reaching out to clients.
• Build relationship with buyer or key decision makers of new & existing customers
• Demonstrate our products in stores and trade shows.
• Increasing revenue by managing and negotiating with clients, generating leads, and managing sales of the products.
• 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.
• Meeting individual sales target
• Reviewing your sales performance, aiming to meet or exceed targets.
• Duties and responsibilities are not limited to the above list.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Consult, support subordinates and have them fulfill their responsibilities
• Fully understand company's policy, strategy and plan with your members

Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship for employment visa status
• Bachelor degree required
• Able to lift over 40lbs
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
• Ability to read, write and speak Japanese fluently
• Ability to read, write and speak Chinese or Korean
• 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.

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• 401K (matching)
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Incentive
• Summer BBQ Party and Holiday Party