Outside Sales Representative - Food Industry (Entry-Level) at Nippon Shokken U.S.A. Inc.

Schaumburg, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Oct, 26

Salary

58848.0

Posted On

11 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sales, Relationship Building, CRM Software, Microsoft Office, Communication, Organization, Cooking Demonstrations, Contract Preparation

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

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

Responsibilities

The role involves building relationships with food businesses to introduce premium sauces and seasonings while expanding the customer base. Responsibilities include visiting clients in the Chicago area, processing orders, and conducting product demonstrations.