Japanese/English Bilingual Account Manager -Global Food Distributor

Job description:

A Global Food Distributor is searching for a Japanese/ English Bilingual Account Manager in the Kent, WA area to travel and share their goods with the regional community. This role is perfect for someone with strong interpersonal skills, a passion for sales, and an interest in Asian food culture. You will be responsible for maintaining and expanding relationships with customers and vendors, presenting new products and sales performance reviews, and conducting market research on trends, products, and competitors.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of existing and prospective accounts, driving sales growth and meeting revenue targets
• Serve as the main point of contact for Japanese and English-speaking clients, handling inquiries, orders, and contract negotiations
• Develop strategic account plans to expand product offerings and market share
• Coordinate with supply chain, marketing, and operations teams to ensure on-time delivery and product availability
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to identify new business opportunities
• Prepare and deliver presentations, proposals, and regular performance reports to stakeholders
• Resolve customer issues promptly, escalating when necessary to maintain high levels of satisfaction
• Provide feedback to product development and quality assurance teams on customer preferences and market requirements

Requirements:

• Associate degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or related field
• Minimum of 1 year experience in account management, sales, or customer service within the food distribution
• Basic knowledge of Asian food products
• Strong communication skills in both verbal and written
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills
• Excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail
• Proficiency with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• willing to travel up to 50% including overnight travel.
• Perform tasks requiring standing for long time, walking, and lifting up to 25Kg along with close and distance vision capabilities and hearing capabilities.

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While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift 10-25 pounds if needed. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision and hearing.

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you’re a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success.

We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant's provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates.

We prioritize direct applicants; third-party resumes may not be reviewed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $60,000