Job description:

Nippon Shokken U.S.A., is “the No.1 sauce company in Japan” and hiring an Outside Sales Representative in Schaumburg, IL. Base salary $58,848 and performance incentives (avg. 6% of salary). Full benefits package worth an additional 8% of salary on average.

Why Join Us?

Clear career path: All our sales managers were promoted from within
High job security: Stable, established company expanding in the U.S. market
Quality products: Leverage Japanese food technology to serve American restaurants, distributors, and food manufacturers

The Role: This position involves 80% travel within your assigned Chicago-area territory and 20% office work. You'll build relationships with new and existing customers, introduce our premium sauces and seasonings to American food businesses, and help expand our presence beyond our traditional Asian customer base.

What You'll Do:

Report to the Chicago office each morning to plan your day and coordinate appointments
Visit clients in your territory to maintain and develop business relationships
Prepare sales contracts and process orders
Track sales data and performance in our CRM system
Meet or exceed sales targets with support from our experienced team
Business travel assigned as needed (10 days per month at least)
Cooking demonstration to showcase our products

What We're Looking For:

Legally authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship available)
Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle (mileage reimbursed)
Comfortable with 80% travel throughout the Chicago and its neighboring States
Able to lift 40+ lbs (product samples and materials)
Strong communication and organizational skills
Coachable, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
Fluent in English (written and verbal)
Comfortable with Microsoft Office and CRM software
Bachelor's degree

Our Vision: Although we're a Japanese company, most of our clients are American businesses. We're using our expertise as Japan's leading seasoning manufacturer to make American food tastier—and we need your help spreading this mission.

Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship for employment visa status
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Preferred to have sales experience in food industry
Able to lift over 40lbs
Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
Valid driver license & own transportation

401(k)
401(k) 3% Match
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Mileage reimbursement
Paid time off
Travel reimbursement
Vision insurance

Since our founding in 1971, Nihon Shokken Group has accomplished continuous growth and has become internationally distinguished. As we continue to expand, we aspire to promote the development of “deliciousness” and “convenience” in food culture through the research, production, and sales of sauces and seasonings. Nihon Shokken Group began American operations in 1988 with opening its Los Angeles Sales Office in Torrance, California. As a subsidiary of Nihon Shokken Holding Co. Ltd., the company initially imported and distributed sauces and seasonings made in Japan throughout the U.S. Great reception of our products allowed our company to open other branches nationwide which encouraged the foundation of Nippon Shokken U.S.A. in 2006. In April 2013, after being captivated by the beauty of the region’s resources and surrounding food culture, the newly named company established roots locally through building a new manufacturing facility in West Sacramento and started domestic production of products in June 2013. From this 70,000 square foot head office and plant, we produce fresh, high quality products for our valued customers as we embark on furthering and delivering new innovations to food culture in the U.S. The success Nippon Shokken U.S.A Inc. has experienced is due not only in part to the hard work and contributions of every employee, but also to the loyal business of our customers. On this note, we appreciate your continued support and encouragement to achieve our vision.

Outside Sales Representative - Food Industry (Entry-Level)

Outside Sales Representative - Food Industry (Entry-Level)

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