Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Nippon Shokken U.S.A., the No. 1 Sauce Company in Japan, is Hiring!

Business Account Executive ( Torrance, CA)

• Base Salary: $59,640
• Performance Incentive: Average 6% of salary
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Average value of 8% of salary
• Total Compensation Potential: Approximately $67,800+

Join a global food manufacturer and help bring innovative Japanese food products and solutions to customers across the United States.

Apply today to become part of a growing team with excellent career development opportunities.

Why Join Us?

• Clear career path: All our sales managers were promoted from within
• High job security: Stable, established company expanding in the U.S. market
• Quality products: Leverage Japanese food technology to serve American restaurants, distributors, and food manufacturers

The Role: This position involves 80% travel within your assigned Torrance-area territory and 20% office work. You'll build relationships with new and existing customers, introduce our premium sauces and seasonings to American food businesses, and help expand our presence beyond our traditional Asian customer base.

What You'll Do:

• Report to the office each morning to plan your day and coordinate appointments
• Visit clients in your territory to maintain and develop business relationships
• Prepare sales contracts and process orders
• Track sales data and performance in our CRM system
• Meet or exceed sales targets with support from our experienced team
• Business travel assigned as needed (10 days per month at least)
• Cooking demonstration to showcase our products

Our Vision: Although we're a Japanese company, most of our clients are American businesses. We're using our expertise as Japan's leading seasoning manufacturer to make American food tastier—and we need your help spreading this mission.

Workdays and Hours

• Monday to Friday (8:30 am - 5:30 pm)
• Some weekends may be necessary

Location

• Torrance, CA

We E-Verify and conduct post-offer substance screening.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a policy of hiring and promoting on the basis of qualifications, proven ability, and level of contribution without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, sex, gender, gender expression, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identification, or any other protected classes, characteristic or consideration made unlawful under applicable federal, state or local laws.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship available)
• Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle (mileage reimbursed)
• Comfortable with 80% travel throughout the Southern CA and its neighboring States
• Able to lift 40+ lbs (product samples and materials)
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Coachable, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
• Fluent in English (written and verbal)
• Fluent in Korean or Mandarin (written and verbal)
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office and CRM software
• Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• 401K (matching)
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Incentive
• Summer BBQ Party and Holiday Party

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