Sales and Marketing Coordinator

Company Overview

Gekkeikan's state-of-the-art sake brewing facility in Folsom, California is the latest chapter in a continuing success story that began almost 400 years ago five-thousand miles away in Fushimi, Japan. Today, Gekkeikan's passion for pleasing the sake connoisseur remains unchanged. Dedicated just as the founder was over 380 years ago, both Gekkeikan Japan and Gekkeikan USA continue the tradition of both taste and quality.

Job Overview

Gekkeikan Sake (USA), Inc. is looking to hire an entry-level Sales & Marketing Coordinator to increase sales of our sake products in North America. The candidate will work in a small team in the Sales & Marketing Department to perform daily tasks and enhance the operations of the sales team. The ideal candidate will be willing to not only handle a wide variety of assigned daily tasks, but also be able to work independently to solve problems.

Your Responsibilities

• Receive and process purchase orders and transactions from clients
• Communicate with clients regarding the status of their purchase orders
• Manage and handle communication and paperwork related to import and export of goods.
• Follow all required rules, regulations, and compliance policies as required
• Assist in the operations of the Tasting Room (Fridays and Saturdays)
• Support and enhance the Sales & Marketing Departments daily operations as instructed.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

• Excellent ability to communicate politely and clearly with clients and colleagues
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office - namely Outlook Word and basic functions in Excel
• Familiarity with office equipment like printers and scanners.
• Ability to work Friday and Saturdays for Tasting Room operations

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

• Any Japanese language ability
• Interest in sake and/or alcoholic beverages
• Any experience in order processing, communication with clients, business negotiation, basic sales management
• Social media account management

Job Type

Job Type: Full-time

Pay

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance

Application Question(s)

• Are you available to work on weekends?

Ability to Commute

Ability to Commute: Folsom, CA 95630 (Required)

Work Location

Work Location: In person