Sales Specialist

An Global Food Wholesale and Distributor is searching for a Sales Specialist in the Calgary, AB 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 Japanese 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:

• Serve as the main point of contact for Chinese or Japanese and English-speaking clients, handling inquiries, orders, and contract negotiations
• Prepare and deliver proposals, and presentations to prospective clients
• Manage a portfolio of existing and prospective accounts, driving sales growth and meeting revenue targets
• Coordinate with supply chain, marketing, and operations teams to ensure on-time delivery and product availability
• Resolve customer issues promptly, escalating when necessary to maintain high levels of satisfaction

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 import / export, or food distribution / wholesale
• 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.
• Proficiency in Japanese AND/OR Chinese.
• Proficiency in Korean is a Bonus.
• 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-$55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Calgary, AB T2E 7K7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you need any visa sponsorship to work in Canada?
• How many years of sales experience do you have in the food industry?

Work Location: In person