Nippon Shokken U.S.A., is “the No.1 sauce company in Japan” and hiring an Outside Sales Representative in Torrance, LA. Base salary $60,372 and performance incentives (avg. 6% of salary). Full benefits package worth an additional 8% of salary on average. 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 Columbia, MD 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 class or characteristic prohibited under applicable federal, state or local laws. Qualifications 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 skillsCoachable, detail-oriented, and self-motivated Fluent in English (written and verbal) Comfortable with Microsoft Office and CRM software Bachelor's degree Benefits 401(k) 401(k) 3% Match 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid Time Off Paid Sick Leave Travel reimbursement Vision insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr