Job Details
Job Title: Outside Sales Associate
Location: New Mexico (Remote), but need to be physically located in NM.
Department: Sales
Scheduled work hours: M-F: 8AM 5PM
Reports to: Sales Manager
Essential Job Functions
Meets the monthly and annual sales quota as designated by the manager.
Develops and maintains relationship with potential and existing clients in the assigned region.
Identifies and locates new clients through a variety of methods including networking and cold calls.
Develops and implements strategies for sales in the assigned region.
Visits customers and potential customers to provide support, information, and sell the Company s products.
Receives and inspects all shipping from AZMTC twice a week and arranges the products to store in the warehouse.
Coordinates with the accounting department to assure the collection of payment in a timely manner.
Maintains high levels of customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and building rapport.
Collaborates with purchasing departments, warehouse, and other involved parties to confirm that orders are processed with accuracy and efficiency and that products are distributed properly.
Coordinates urgent deliveries with the customer to accommodate their needs.
Educates customers on how the products or services can benefit them.
Inputs and updates orders within the Company database in a timely manner.
Maintains and safely navigates the Company vehicle as per the Company Vehicle Policy.
Travels on a quarterly basis to AZMTC to meet with branch manager and participate in the sales meeting.
Participates in the department meetings and other meetings weekly or bi-monthly.
Conducts monthly inventory count on designated day, possibly on a weekend.
Attends Company events and functions outside of normal working hours.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Obligation to answer to all management as requested.
Physical Requirements
Able to drive for a majority of the daily working hours.
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
o Noise Level: Loud while in the warehouse
Other Requirements
Business level English - Read/write/speak/listen.
Business level Chinese(Mandarin) - Read/write/speak/listen.
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.
High school diploma required; AA and above strongly preferred.
2+ years of relevant experience preferred.
Experience in food industry, preferably in Japanese food industry preferred.
Knowledge and Skills
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 customer service and problem-solving skills.
Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrates basic Microsoft Office proficiency.
Knowledge of ERP systems, especially AS400, highly preferred.
Knowledge of Japanese foods and liquors strongly preferred.