A Japanese food wholesaler in El Monte, CA is looking for an Assistant Sales Manager.
The company is committed to becoming a preferred advocate for American consumers by promoting new projects, products, and programs.
This is a Japanese company with full benefits and many long-term employees!
<Job Description>
- Achieve monthly and annual sales goals as assigned by the Assistant General Manager.
- Manage brokerage firms, set sales goals, and implement strategies accordingly.
- Assist the Assistant Division Managers in developing sales goals, strategies, and tactics for the division.
- Assists the Assistant Division Manager in leading, directing, and motivating the sales team to achieve the overall sales goals of the company.
- Assist the deputy department heads in developing plans to address performance gaps by analyzing data on sales results and providing reports and project evaluations.
- Organize workflow to ensure employees understand their duties and delegate tasks.
- Ensure that all sales staff adheres to company policies and procedures.
- Monitor sales staff productivity and provide constructive feedback and coaching.
- Supervise and evaluate staff projects to ensure work is performed according to specified timelines, budgets, and goals.
- Monitor staff expenditures against sales/marketing budgets, samples, and other resources.
- Handle interdepartmental issues with respective managers.
- Assist in training new department employees.
- Coordinate with the accounting department to ensure timely collection of payments.
- Maintain and safely operate company vehicles in accordance with company vehicle policy.
- Participate in weekly sales meetings and other related meetings.
- Participate in semi-annual inventory counts on designated days (some weekends).
- Occasionally participate in company events and functions outside of normal working hours.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
<Requirements>
- At least 3 years of experience in food and liquor sales
- Business level English
- Business level Japanese
- Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record (ability to drive for the majority of work hours is requested)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Pass the sake advisor course within one year of employment
- High school graduate or equivalent education required. Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred
| Employment Status | Full-time |
| Position | Assistant Sales Manager |
| Language | English/Japanese |
| Working Hours | Work 5 days from Monday to Friday 8am-5pm 8 hours a day Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays are off. Break time: 1 hour |
| Salary | Annual salary $68,000-$85,000 (to be determined after interview based on experience) |
| Benefit | Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision insurance): 100% paid Life Insurance 401k Plan with Company Match 2 days off per week Paid vacations, etc. |