About Us
Nippon Food Supplies (NFS) is a well-established importer and wholesaler of authentic Japanese food products, proudly serving restaurants, retailers, and distributors across Australia. We’re passionate about delivering high-quality Japanese ingredients and exceptional service — and we’re just as passionate about growing a strong, supportive team.
About the Role
We’re looking for a motivated and personable Sales Representative to join our team in Brisbane. Whether you’re an experienced sales professional or just starting out and eager to learn, we’d love to hear from you.
This is a great opportunity to build a career in a growing company with a strong reputation in the Japanese food industry. If you enjoy working with people, have a genuine interest in food, and are ready to take initiative, you’ll feel right at home here.

Key responsibilities

• Reach out to potential customers in the food service and retail sectors to grow our client base.
• Build strong, lasting relationships with new and existing customers.
• Promote and sell our diverse range of Japanese food products.
• Process orders, manage client accounts, and ensure smooth, timely deliveries.
• Achieve sales targets and provide regular updates to your manager.
• Attend trade shows, exhibitions, and customer meetings as needed.
• Keep up to date with industry trends, product knowledge, and competitor activity.
• Visit clients to uncover new opportunities and provide support.
• Prepare quotes, record orders, and help arrange deliveries.
• Occasionally assist with deliveries or on-site sales support when required.
• Pitch in with general team duties as needed.

Requirements and skills

• A valid driver’s license (essential).
• Sales or customer service experience is a plus, but not required — we’re happy to train the right person.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Fluency in Mandarin, Cantonese or Korean is highly regarded, but not essential.
• Sound understanding of Japanese culture and cuisine will be a bonus.
• Physically able to lift and move goods up to 25kg.
• Most importantly: someone who’s proactive, reliable, and enjoys working with people.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $54,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company car
• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplementary Pay:

• Overtime pay
• Penalty rates

Language:

• Japanese (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In perso

• Reach out to potential customers in the food service and retail sectors to grow our client base.
• Build strong, lasting relationships with new and existing customers.
• Promote and sell our diverse range of Japanese food products.
• Process orders, manage client accounts, and ensure smooth, timely deliveries.
• Achieve sales targets and provide regular updates to your manager.
• Attend trade shows, exhibitions, and customer meetings as needed.
• Keep up to date with industry trends, product knowledge, and competitor activity.
• Visit clients to uncover new opportunities and provide support.
• Prepare quotes, record orders, and help arrange deliveries.
• Occasionally assist with deliveries or on-site sales support when required.
• Pitch in with general team duties as needed