Outside Sales Representative – Food Industry (Entry-Level)

Nippon Shokken U.S.A., is “the No.1 sauce company in Japan” and hiring an Outside Sales Representative in Winter Garden, FL. Base salary $52,800 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 Orlando-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

What We’re Looking For:

• 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 Florida
• Able 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

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.

Location

• Winter Garden, FL

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship for employment visa status
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

• Able to lift over 40lbs

• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently

• Valid driver license & own transportation

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to listen, follow and execute instructions
• Excellent verbal, written and organizational skills combined with an aptitude for multi-tasking
• Proven analytical and leadership skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to develop and obtain desired results & achieve budget
• Habits of punctuality
• Proven analytical and leadership skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer application

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• 401K (matching)
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Incentive
• Summer BBQ Party and Holiday Party