Outside Sales Associate

Established in 1926, Mutual Trading Co., Inc. was originally a small co-op organization for centralized purchasing of basic import foods to service the needs of the early Japanese immigrant society in Southern California. We've grown nearly 100 years old now, and command a premiere position among Japanese foodservice suppliers, as well as fill a key role as "Culinary Ambassador" promoting Japanese foods worldwide. Currently, we import, manufacture, and distribute over 8,000 Japanese foods, beverages, restaurant equipment and supplies.

• Meets monthly and annual sales targets as designated by the manager

• Visits customers and potential customers to provide support, information, and sell the Company’s products

• Coordinates with the accounting department to assure the collection of payment in a timely manner

• Inputs, updates, and maintains sales orders, invoices, and bill-back data within the Company database

• Updates and maintains customer records in the Company database

• Updates and prepare all monthly sales materials/reports as defined by the Company.

• Maintains high levels of customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and building rapport

• Responds to and communicates with all customers in a timely manner

• Reports any inventory or service issues to appropriate department immediately

• Coordinates with warehouse and delivers orders to customers as needed