Job Description:
Nippon Shokken U.S.A., the No. 1 Sauce Company in Japan, is Hiring! Business Account Executive (Schaumburg, IL)
Base Salary: $58,848 Performance Incentive: Average 6% of salary
Comprehensive Benefits Package:- Average value of 8% of salary
- Total Compensation Potential: Approximately $63,000+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 Chicago-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:- Cold calling to make appointments
- Providing menu proposals
- Conducting cooking demonstrations
- Sales ride with distributor sales reps
- Participating in food show
- Business travel assigned as needed (10 days per month at least)
- Participating in distributors’ Sales Meetings etc.
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 HoursMonday to Friday (8:30 am - 5:30 pm)
- Some weekends may be necessary
LocationSchaumburg, ILWe 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 area and its neighboring StatesAble 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)
- Comfortable with Microsoft Office and CRM software
- Bachelor's degree (preferred)
Benefits:- Paid Time OffPaid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- Bereavement Leave 401K (matching)
- Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- IncentiveSummer BBQ Party and Holiday Party
