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Japanese Bilingual Sales Manager - Houston, TX

Position: Japanese Bilingual Sales Manager

Industry: Food Distributor

Location: Houston, TX

Salary: 75-85K/year (DOE)

Status: Full Time/Direct Hire

Work Style: Office

Ref #: #33447


Responsibilities

  • Set and manage monthly and annual sales targets to drive department performance.
  • Develop and execute strategies to maximize sales, including limited-availability products.
  • Research market trends and attend trade shows to identify growth opportunities.
  • Recruit, train, and supervise sales staff; provide ongoing coaching and feedback.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to align on inventory, marketing, and sales goals. Maintain strong customer relationships and resolve issues to ensure satisfaction.
  • Oversee contract negotiations, payment collections, and compliance with company policies.
  • Participate in inventory counts, company events, and complete additional tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Valid driver’s license and clean record required; must work weekends and holidays as needed.
  • Business-level English and Japanese required; product knowledge preferred.
  • High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Knowledge of Japanese food, seafood and liquor is required.
  • Minimum 3 years of sales and 1 year of management experience.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office; SAP and ERP experience preferred.

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