Chinese Bilingual Sales Representative

Job Description

An international food distributor is currently seeking a Chinese/ English bilingual Sales Representative to support their operations in the Elk Grove Village, IL office. They supply various food products and kitchen equipment to Asian cuisine restaurants and grocery stores in the Midwest. The ideal candidate has experience in working in food industry and is interested in transitioning to sales! Entry level candidates are also welcome! This is a full-time, direct hire position.

Sales Representative Responsibilities:

Develop new business opportunities by performing cold calls, meeting with the clients

Maintain good relationships with current customer base

Forecast and build leads for new customers and business development

Learn about the products and seasonal trends to keep updated of the industry

Manage inventory with Customer Service team

Customer support

Domestic business travel

Other duties as assigned

Sales Representative Requirements:

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Chinese language skills required

Interest in Asian foods and cuisine

Strong organizational and communication abilities

Be able to use Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)

Able to travel occasionally

Experience in sales is a plus

Must have valid driver’s license, passport

This position is in an office work environment. While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

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. All offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check in compliance with applicable laws.

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

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. All offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check in compliance with applicable laws.

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

Full-time