Japanese Bilingual Sales Representative - Beverage

Advantage Technical
$50,000.00-$80,000.00
paid time off, paid holidays, retirement plan
United States, California, Los Angeles
May 16, 2025
Job Title: Japanese Bilingual Sales Representative Work Location: Downtown Los Angeles FLSA Status: Exempt, Full-Time, Direct-Hire OVERVIEW: A leading Japanese Sake manufacturer is seeking a highly motivated Sales Representative to manage and grow its client base, primarily focusing on distributors and restaurants. This role is ideal for someone with strong B2B sales experience and a deep understanding of Japanese culture, ideally within the food and beverage industry. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT NOT ARE LIMITED TO Maintain and strengthen relationships with distributors, restaurants, and existing client accounts (80% account management). Identify and secure new business opportunities (20% new business development). Provide exceptional customer service and address client needs promptly. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to boost product awareness and sales. Deliver engaging sales presentations to key decision-makers. Attend weekly team meetings to report on performance and share market insights. Plan and participate in promotional events such as food festivals and industry conferences. Coordinate brand activations for each product in collaboration with marketing and partner teams. Conduct market research to inform strategic decisions. Travel as needed to build relationships and represent the brand at events (approximately 20%). QUALIFICATIONS: Japanese and English bilingual - Fluent/B usiness-level proficiency in English and a conversational level in Japanese required. B2B Sales experience required. Strong understanding in Japanese culture. Food/beverage/ alcohol related experience is a plus. Willingness to travel domestically and internationally. (expected 20% ) Willingness to work nights and weekends occasionally for events and meetings. Benefits: Health Insurance (Medical, Dental and Vision), Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, and Retirement Plan. Company Car provided. The base pay range above represents the low and high end of the base compensation range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual base compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, actual experience, and job performance. This job posting is not a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for our employees. Based on the details of your position, we provide a variety of benefits to our employees, including medical, dental, and vision plans, pre-tax savings plans, pre-tax parking and commuter plans, supplemental health and welfare plans, a retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and paid holidays. Other rewards may include short-term incentives and paid time off. After you have applied, download our Staffmark Group WorkNOW App to receive real-time job offers and apply for additional opportunities. You can download it from the App Store or get it on Google Play. About Advantage Technical With company roots going back over 30 years, Advantage Technical is an engineering and information technology services company and a national leader in the provision of technical resources today. These services include Staff Augmentation, Direct Placement, Project Resourcing and Outsourcing - delivered from 40 key market locations, by over 3500 specialized contractors, to over 500 clients across North America. Advantage Technical is a Best of Staffing Diamond Award winner for both Clients and Talent. For more information about the industries and services offered by Advantage Technical, please visit AdvantageTechnical.com. Advantage Technical is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact your local branch. Advantage Technical is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. All employees are directed to familiarize themselves with this policy and to act in accordance with it. All decisions with respect to employment matters and other phases of employer-temporary employee relationships will be in keeping with this policy and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.