Sales Associate
Company: Wismettac Asian Foods Inc
Location: Carol Stream
Posted on: May 14, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionMission: Wismettac is a Global company committed
to transforming the food industry into an accelerator of the
World's well-being. In NA, we do so by sharing the rich tastes and
good health of the Asian cuisine with foodservice operators and
retail stores. We are at an inflection point in our 100-year
history, having recognized the need to modernize ourselves and
ensure we continue to thrive in the next several decades to
come.The mission of the Sales Associate is to establish, maintain,
and develop business, social, and civic relations with
customers.
Success in this position is measured by having a deep understanding
of the sales process and dynamics, and superb interpersonal skills
to meet short- and long-range sales objectives. All objectives will
be achieved by maintaining existing customers in their assigned
area. Essential Job Functions:
- Travel to customers and potential customer's facilities
providing them with information and support as required to secure
and maintain business
- Establish, maintain, and develop business, social and civic
relationships with customers in the assigned territory to the
objectives of maximum profitability
- Responsible for selling Wismettac products to all customers in
the assigned territory
- Cooperate with accounting department to assure the collection
of account receivable due
- Evaluate territory performance against established objectives/
guidelines (sale forecast, budget, number of new accounts, gross
margin, etc.) and take appropriate action to improve
performance
- Grow business by anticipating customer needs, determining
appropriate solutions to business problems, and providing an
overall high level of customer service
- Communicate plans to merchandisers and effectively manage
resources to support sales volume on the territory
- Communicate new product and service opportunities, information
or feedback gathering through field activity to appropriate company
staff
- Assist in establishing sales objectives for territory in
cooperation with sales manager
- Assist in developing a territory coverage plan which defines
the type of support and frequency of customer contact required to
meet territory goals.
- Cooperate with assigned inside customer service personnel,
sales assistant and/or office clerks to achieve territory sales
goals
- Provide timely reporting of activities in the field to assist
in business and product planning
- Submits sales activity reports and other reports as needed
- Other duties as assigned
- Chinese / English bilingual requiredEducation/ Experience/
Training: High School Degree / GED; 1-2 years of sales experience
in the Asian food industry is desired; Familiarity with Wismettac
products and services; Basic computer skills, including familiarity
with word processing software; Excellent oral and written
communication skills; Have a valid drivers license
Knowledge/ Skills/ Ability:
- Knowledge in Microsoft application (i.e. Word, Excel, Access,
PowerPoint)
- Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with the sales
staff, management and clients
- Strong communication and conversation skills
- Ability to be cooperative and able to work as part of a
team
- Ability to verify, drafts, and update database quickly and
accurately
- Ability to travel to customer's location
- Ability to learn Oracle ERP software
- Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete
them under various time constraints
- Ability to perform his or her job responsibilities as the
workload fluctuates; multitask and keep projects progressing
simultaneously
- Ability to be outgoing, courteous, genuine and
approachable
- Ability to be self-confident and mature, with a positive
attitude and approach to workPre-employment Drug testing
required.Must be authorized to work in the United States on a
full-time basis for any employer.Principals only. Recruiters,
please do not contact this job posting.Please note those
individuals submitting resumes online are not considered an
applicant for employment until a signed employment application is
completed, usually at the time of interview.
Keywords: Wismettac Asian Foods Inc, Carol Stream , Sales Associate, Sales , Carol Stream, Illinois
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