Mutual Trading Co., Inc. · 2 hours ago
Account Executive
El Monte, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$71K/yr - $84K/yr
4+ years expMutual Trading Co., Inc. is a leading supplier of Japanese foods and beverages, serving as a culinary ambassador for Japanese cuisine worldwide. They are seeking a Japanese Chinese Bilingual Account Executive who will be responsible for educating customers on Japanese liquors, supporting sales associates, and developing new accounts to achieve sales targets.
Food and BeverageManufacturingSupply Chain ManagementWholesale
Hiring Manager
Jonathan Gusukuma, PHR
Responsibilities
Travels domestically and internationally to visits customers and potential customers to educate them on Japanese liquors including sake, shochu, wine, other liquors; provides information and necessary support to reach sales targets and increase the sales of the Company’s liquor products
Supports sales associates across all sales divisions to achieve the monthly sales targets assigned by Sake Specialist Director
Designs sales and marketing plans with sales teams to develop new accounts and achieve quarterly new account development targets
Supports category manager to develop strategies to improve market share in all product lines
Maintains high levels of customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and building report
Works closely with Sales Associates to understand their needs, and offers solution by educating their clients on how our liquor products and services can benefit their business
Attends various Japanese Government promotional events
Works closely with management and sales teams to prepare new account development plan, market/competitor analysis, sales performance and other analysis reports as required
Plans, coordinates and attends sake, shochu, beer, and whiskey related events
Attends Company events and functions outside of normal working hours
Coordinates with Tokyo Mutual Trading and vendors to organize tasting events
Create Social Media contents and maintain quality contents and strong engagements
Participates in the weekly sales meetings
Assists with Sake School events, classes and competition tasting
Attends semiannual inventory count on designated day, possibly on a weekend
Performs other related duties as assigned
Obligation to answer to all management as requested
Qualification
Required
Business level English required – Read/write/speak/listen
Has and maintains a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
Maintains a positive attitude
Able to work independently and as a team
Able to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload
High school diploma or equivalent required
Preferred
Business level Japanese or Chinese highly preferred
Sake sommelier certificate or equivalent preferred
Bachelor's degree and above preferred
4+ years of Japanese liquor including wine, sake, shochu, and spirits sales experience and sake advisor license are preferred; however extensive experience in Japanese food sales or restaurant business will be considered
Certification from a sake institute preferred
Knowledge of ERP systems, especially AS400 or Microsoft Dynamics 365 highly preferred
Knowledge of Japanese liquor including wine, sake, shochu, and spirits preferred
Benefits
All paid Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for employees and their dependents
Life Insurance and 401k Plan with company match.
Company
Mutual Trading Co., Inc.
MUTUAL TRADING COMPANY INC. is the premier Japanese food, alcohol beverage, and restaurant supply specialist.
501-1000 employees
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