Outside Sales Representative (japanese/chinese/english Trilingual)

Outside Sales Representative

We are an employment agency and seeking the Outside Sales Representative for Japanese Food manufacturing company in La Mirada, CA.

They are seeking a proactive and dynamic Outside Sales Representative to promote and sell both our national branded products (ramen soup-related items) and private-label offerings to new and existing clients in the U.S. food industry. This role includes travel, customer engagement, and market education with a focus on the Japanese ramen culture and culinary techniques.

They have a comfortable working environment! Great access—just minutes from the 5 Freeway!

Company Industry: Japanese Food manufacturing company Salary: $68,640 – $80,000/year (DOE) Employment type: Full-time, Exempt Benefits: 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employee and family / Long-term disability insurance and life insurance (employee only) / Paid time off (according to company policy) / 401(k) retirement plan Language: Japanese, Chinese and English

Job Duties

• Conduct market research and analysis, including tastings and competitive review, to identify new target areas, develop sales strategies, and manage progress reports.
• Educate clients on product features and preparation methods, including live demos and trade show presentations.
• Respond to inquiries via website, phone, and email from existing and prospective customers.
• Conduct in-person client visits, maintain existing relationships, and actively engage in new business development (including cold calling). Requires 1–2 business trips per month.
• Promote national brand products.
• Support development and sales of private-label products tailored to client specifications.
• Prepare reports and various internal documentation, including paperwork related to new product/sample creation and data analysis.
• Manage and track inventory and samples.
• Capture product photos and cooking demo videos; update online promotional content and assist with sales materials.

Other Duties

• Training across multiple departments, including production, will be provided after onboarding.
• Weekend/holiday travel may be required due to trade shows or presentations.
• Candidate may be asked to support non-sales departments or general duties at the manager's discretion.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required (Sales experience in the food industry: 2–3 years preferred; salary will be set accordingly).
• Valid Class C driver's license.
• Trilingual in Japanese, Chinese and English (business-level proficiency)
• Must not have food allergies, as sensory testing of allergen-containing products is part of the role.

Required Skills

• Strong cross-cultural communication skills with understanding of Japanese and American business etiquette.
• Analytical skills to assess market trends and contribute to sales planning.
• Ability to take initiative and act promptly to meet and exceed sales goals.
• Proficiency in creating reports and presentation materials.