Now Hiring - Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions - Bilingual English/Japanese Outside Sales Rep (Food Industry) (CA/BR) in Irvine, CA

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A food manufacturing company is seeking a Bilingual English/Japanese Outside Sales Rep to join their team in Irvine, CA. This position is responsible for developing new clients as well as maintaining existing clients. An associate 's degree, 1-2 years of outside sales experience, the ability to speak English and Japanese, and the ability to work weekends/travel for business (compensatory leave provided) are required. This is a full-time, exempt, in-person position with excellent benefits. Ability to speak a third language is a big plus but not required Bilingual English/Japanese Outside Sales Rep Duties: -Work directly with key contact persons of the company, customers, and clients, for promotion, trade show, demonstration, and other special projects. -Analyze various sales data, past and present, and prepare sales reports on business transactions and presentation materials for sales promotions and meetings. -Conduct market research via store visits, trade publications, trade shows, web monitoring, etc. -Apply sales data analysis and propose sales strategies that match the market trends and needs. -Evaluate customers skills, needs and build productive long-lasting relationships. -Attend meetings, sales events and trainings to keep abreast of the latest developments. -Research accounts and generate or follow through sales leads. -Will need to travel in the US and to foreign countries for business activities to promote sales. Bilingual English/Japanese Outside Sales Rep Skills: -Must be able to speak English and Japanese -Must have 1-2 years of Outside Sales experience -Must have an associate's degree or higher -Must be able to work weekends/travel for business trips -Ability to speak a third language is a big plus but not required -Excellent relationship building skills *If interested, please apply with *your most updated resume including your minimum salary requirement and why you left/or are looking to leave your current company. * *Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. *has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you're a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success. We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant's provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates. All offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check in compliance with applicable laws. We prioritize direct applicants; third-party resumes may not be reviewed. Job Type: Part-time Pay: $70,000.00 - $73,000.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed Education: * Associate (Preferred) Experience: * Outside sales: 1 year (Preferred) Language: * Japanese (Required) Ability to Commute: * Irvine, CA 92606 (Required) Work Location: In person