Outside Sales Associate

Job CategorySales / MarketingLocationDes Moines, WASalary Range$48,000.00 - $75,000.00Essential Job FunctionsMeets the monthly and annual sales quota as designated by the managerVisits customers and potential customers to provide support, information, and sell the Company's productsCoordinates with the accounting department to assure the collection of payment in a timely mannerMaintains high levels of customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and building rapportResponds to and communicates with all customers in a timely mannerCoordinates urgent deliveries with the customer to accommodate their needsEducates customers on how the products or services can benefit themInputs and updates orders within the Company database accordinglyMaintains and safely navigates the Company vehicle as per the Company Vehicle PolicyParticipates in the weekly sales meetingsAttends semiannual inventory count on designated day, possibly on a weekendAttends Company events and functions outside of normal working hoursOther duties as assignedObligation to answer to all management as requestedPhysical RequirementsAble to drive for a majority of the daily working hoursAble to work without sitting for extended periods of time, including standing and walkingAble to reach, bend, kneel, and lift up to 25 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionallyAble to use the phone for extended periods of timeWorking Conditionso Noise Level: Normal to loud while in the officeOther RequirementsBusiness level English- Read/write/speak/listenBusiness level Korean required- Read/write/speak/listen; Native Level Korean preferredBusiness level Japanese preferredHas and maintains a valid driver's license and a clean driving recordMaintains a positive attitudeAble to work independently and as a teamAble to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workloadPasses the Sake Adviser course within 1 year of employmentHigh school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree and above preferred2+ years of Food and/or Sales experience preferredKnowledge and SkillsDemonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detailPossesses basic mathematical knowledge such as markups, discounts, counting inventory, weight and measurement conversions, combining, etc.Has strong customer service and problem-solving skillsHas strong communications and interpersonal skillsDemonstrates basic Microsoft Office proficiencyKnowledge of ERP systems, especially AS400, highly preferredKnowledge of Japanese foods and liquors preferred