Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions · 2 days ago
Sales Representative - International Seafood Distributor (35899)
Greater Chicago Area
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$40K/yr - $45K/yrActiv8 Recruitment & Solutions is an international seafood distributor seeking a Sales Representative to support its operations in Chicago, IL. The role involves communicating with clients, maintaining relationships, and promoting seafood products while providing excellent customer support.
Human ResourcesRecruitingStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Umi Oryu
Responsibilities
Communicate with restaurants and Asian food companies to ensure their needs are clearly understood and met
Maintain and develop strong relationships with existing clients
Travel for business to promote and sell new seafood products
Forecast sales and generate leads for new customers and business development
Learn about products and seasonal trends to stay up to date with the industry
Coordinate inventory management with the Customer Service team
Provide customer support as needed
Conduct domestic business travel
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
Ability to speak Japanese, Chinese, or Korean is a big plus
Interest in Asian foods, seafood, and cuisine
Strong organizational and communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Able to travel occasionally
Must have a valid driver's license and passport
Preferred
Sales experience is a plus, but not required
Company
Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions
Career Management
Founded in 2000
51-200 employees
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