Japanese Bilingual Sales Manager (Food Distributor) Job at TOP Group - Japanese Recruiting Agency, Elk Grove Village, IL

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  • TOP Group - Japanese Recruiting Agency
  • Elk Grove Village, IL

Job Description

We’re partnering with a Japanese food distributor seeking a Japanese Bilingual Sales Manager to oversee sales operations, set targets, build customer relationships, and collaborate across departments to drive growth and expand market share.

Japanese Bilingual Sales Manager (Food Distributor)

Location: Elk Grove Village IL

Type: Full-time Direct Hire

Salary: 80K-95K

Key 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.
  • Minimum 5 years of sales and 5 years of management experience.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office; ERP (Microsoft NAV) experience preferred.
  • Strong math, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and customer service abilities.

**Please submit your application with a 1-2 page resume. Only qualified applicants will be contacted**

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Work at office, Weekend work,

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