Chinese Bilingual Outside Sales Associate

Established in 1926, Mutual Trading Co., Inc. was originally a small co-op organization for centralized purchasing of basic import foods to service the needs of the early Japanese immigrant society in Southern California. We've grown nearly 100 years old now, and command a premiere position among Japanese foodservice suppliers, as well as fill a key role as "Culinary Ambassador" promoting Japanese foods worldwide. Since 2011, our affiliate, Yamasho Inc. takes pride in providing a variety of restaurant items ranging from non-food to dry and frozen food products to our restaurant customers in its current location in Elk Grove, IL. Today, the company is dedicated to meet and exceed the customers’ expectations and create a unique experience to our customers with the explosion of Japanese food and culture in America. All paid Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for employees and their dependents Life Insurance and 401k Plan with company match : Elk Grove Village, IL : M-F 9AM – 6PM, 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 area in any of the regions covered by Yamasho, Inc. • Identifies and locates new clients through a variety of methods including networking and cold calls. • Conducts market research, 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. • 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; resolves issues in a timely manner and escalates to the management as needed. • Collaborates with purchasing departments, warehouse, and other involved parties to confirm that orders are processed with accuracy and efficiency and that products are distributed prop