【Up to 85k】Sales Manager, Houston TX (11622)

Overview

Our client, a growing company in the food and beverage industry, is looking for an experienced Sales Manager with strong knowledge of the Japanese food industry.

【Position】

Sales Manager – Japanese Food Industry

【Location】

Houston, TX

【Compensation】

$75,000-$85,000 + Commission

【Schedule】

Monday - Friday / 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

【Hiring Style】

Direct hiring, Full-time

【Benefits】

• Company vehicle
• 100% company-paid health insurance for employee and family
• 401(k)
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave

Responsibilities:

• Lead and motivate the sales team to achieve sales targets.
• Develop sales strategies and grow revenue.
• Manage key customer relationships and support negotiations.
• Work with Purchasing to manage product availability and maximize sales.
• Monitor sales performance, market trends, and customer needs.
• Recruit, train, coach, and manage sales team members.
• Handle customer issues and complaints.
• Lead weekly sales meetings and attend trade shows and company events.
• Travel to visit customers, restaurants, wholesalers, and distributors.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of sales experience in the Japanese food industry.
• 1+ year of managerial experience.
• Business-level Japanese; native-level Japanese preferred.
• Business-level English preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Strong communication, customer service, and leadership skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.

▼Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Haves):

• Knowledge of Japanese foods, fresh fish, seafood, and liquor.
• Experience with food distribution or wholesale.
• Knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Business Central, or other ERP systems.

Job Type:

Full-time

Pay:

$70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

Houston, TX 77015 (Required)

Work Location:

In person