Sales & Business Development Associate
A premium Japanese tea company is seeking a Japanese-English bilingual Sales & Business Development Associate to expand its customer base and support the development of its sales function. The role focuses on new business development, particularly with cafés, distributors, and retailers. Prior sales experience is highly valued, along with a genuine enthusiasm for selling, persistence, and the ability to adapt your approach based on customer feedback.
Salary
$ 50K-72K / year
Job Location
Torrance, CA
Type of employment
Full time
Language
English, Japanese
Work hours
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Remote Work
×
Industry
Food Production
Visa Sponsor
YES
Posted
57 mins ago
Job ID
#1636
Benefits
Competitive employee benefits package
(Insurance, Sick Leave, Paid Vacation etc)
Responsibilities and Duties
- Identify and approach prospective customers, including café owners, distributors, and retailers.
- Follow up on leads generated through trade shows and other outreach activities to develop new accounts.
- Conduct customer visits, phone calls, and email outreach to understand needs and present relevant products.
- Build lasting customer relationships through consistent follow-up and ongoing account support.
- Attend trade shows and industry events, and maintain accurate records of customer interactions and sales opportunities.
- Collaborate with the CEO on sales initiatives and help establish effective approaches to business development.
Qualifications
- Business-level Proficiency in both English and Japanese.
- A minimum of 2–3 years of sales experience, particularly in prospect outreach, sales presentations, and ongoing follow-up throughout the sales process. A background in Japanese tea or Japanese food-related businesses is a strong plus.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with a genuine interest in pursuing a sales career.
- Initiative, persistence, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and refine your approach.
- A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the ability to make frequent customer visits.
- Experience selling tea, food, or beverages, or working with cafés, retailers, or distributors is a plus; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
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