{"id":24581,"date":"2026-03-19T23:13:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T23:13:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pasona.com\/job\/000674\/"},"modified":"2026-03-19T23:13:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T23:13:12","slug":"000674","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/d3q8xutu1rneyj.cloudfront.net\/en\/job\/000674\/","title":{"rendered":"Sales Representative"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong style=\"font-family: tahoma\">COMPANY:<\/strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma\">\u00a0Food Trading Company<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-family: tahoma\">POSITION:<\/strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma\">\u00a0Sales Representative<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-family: tahoma\">SALARY:<\/strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma\">\u00a0$65,000 &#8211; $80,000 (DOE)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-family: tahoma\">LOCATION:<\/strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma\">\u00a0Burlingame, CA<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma\">The company is looking for a motivated Sales Representative to join their team. This position is responsible for driving sales promotions, coordinating domestic and export sales, and providing customer service. The Sales Representative will identify potential customers, maintain relationships, develop strategic sales plans, and keep management informed of all relevant activities. He\/she will also assist in the distribution of Japanese food products domestically or U.S. food products export to Asian countries. Key responsibilities include order management, complaint resolution, and maintaining an in-depth knowledge of our products. In addition, this role provides critical support to\u00a0to the President by attending meetings, assisting in the preparation of business documents, and helping to refine operational procedures and practices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-family: tahoma\"><u>Responsibilities:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong style=\"font-family: tahoma\">Sales Promotions<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma\">Identify, engage, and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing customers, nurturing these relationships through regular follow-up, especially after submitting proposals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma\">Understand customer needs and budgetary constraints to develop and implement sales strategies, revising plans periodically as directed by management.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><span 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accurate and timely product information and pricing to customers and manage order processes to ensure prompt and quality delivery.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma\">Drive customer loyalty through effective promotional campaigns and initiatives.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma\">OR<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong style=\"font-family: tahoma\">Export Sales Coordination<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma\">Identify potential markets and customers in Japan and other Asian countries for the export of U.S. beef products.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma\">Work with internal teams and external agencies to ensure compliance with export procedures and regulations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma\">Regularly update customers on order status and promptly respond to export-related inquiries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma\">Gain a deep understanding of international meat market dynamics, including trends, consumer behavior, and trade regulations, in order to develop effective strategies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma\">Streamline logistics and supply chain processes to ensure efficient and timely delivery of exported products.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong style=\"font-family: tahoma\">Customer Service<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma\">Provide customer service by responding to customer inquiries and resolving complaints in a professional and timely manner.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma\">Document customer interactions and transactions, recording details of inquiries, complaints, and comments, as well as actions taken.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong style=\"font-family: tahoma\">General Business Support for the Presiden<u>t<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma\">Participate in team meetings, providing insights and suggestions for business growth and improvement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma\">Provide translation and interpretation to the President as needed to promote effective communication with diverse customer base.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: 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tahoma\"><u>Qualifications:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma\">Excellent communication and negotiation skills both in English and Japanese or Chinese desired.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma\">Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work in a team.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma\">Willing to travel as required.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma\">Sales related work for more than one-year preferred<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma\">To apply, please send resume 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