[ Position ] Sales Representative [ Summary ] A growing manufacturing and distribution company is seeking a Sales Representative to support the continued growth of its U.S. business. This position will be responsible for maintaining and expanding relationships with existing customers, developing new business opportunities, preparing quotations, and coordinating with internal departments and domestic and overseas suppliers. The ideal candidate is customer focused, self motivated, persistent, and able to build strong relationships with customers in a manufacturing environment. [ Essential Duties ] ・Develop and maintain relationships with customers across purchasing, engineering, and other departments ・Promote company products and services to existing customers and identify new business opportunities ・Prepare quotations based on customer requirements, blueprints, and sourcing or manufacturing methods ・Follow up on quotations and ongoing projects to secure new business ・Communicate and collaborate with internal departments and domestic and overseas suppliers ・Respond to customer inquiries and provide quality customer service ・Monitor backorders and shipping schedules to ensure customer due dates are met ・Assist with order entries, cancellations, adjustments, changes, invoices, and related paperwork ・Conduct customer meetings in person and via teleconferencing ・Research market conditions and new business opportunities and share relevant information with management ・Maintain accurate records and prepare reports for management ・Perform other duties as assigned by management [ Working Hours / Working style ] Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM Full time, on site •Business travel required, approximately once per month on average. Most customers are located within Georgia, but occasional travel to Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, Kentucky, Kansas, and other states may be required. [ Working Location ] Buford, Georgia [ Salary / Benefit ] $50K to $60K/year ・Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with 80% of premiums covered by the company for Employee and Family Plans ・401(k) Matching ・Life Insurance ・Paid Time Off ・Paid Holidays [ Holidays ] Paid Holidays [ Qualifications ] ・High School Diploma or GED ・Valid Driver's License ・Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook ・Excellent attendance record ・Experience in sourcing and/or manufacturing within the automotive, agriculture, or construction machinery industries is a plus ・Japanese proficiency is preferred

Pay:

$50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Language:

Japanese (Intermediate level is acceptable) (Required)

License/Certification:

driver's license (Required) Willingness to travel: 25% (Required)

Work Location:

In person