Sales Representative

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Responsibilities

• Represent Nongshim to customers with the goal of building strong partnerships, securing new distribution opportunities, and expanding existing product placements.
• Create and process sales orders, work orders, shipping orders, and requisitions in the system.
• Monitor Goods Issue (GI) and Goods Receipt (GR) processes to ensure accurate and timely order fulfillment.
• Coordinate with warehouses and customers to resolve delivery issues and confirm successful receipt of goods.
• Manage customer invoicing, shipment schedules, accounts receivable aging, and resolve invoice deductions to ensure accurate and timely payments.
• Conduct sales calls and meetings with HQ buyers, retailers, and wholesale customers to introduce Nongshim products and new items.
• Execute promotions, marketing initiatives, and merchandising at both HQ and store levels.
• Secure purchase orders from existing customers and actively seek new business opportunities.
• Collect and report market intelligence, including customer feedback, competitor activities, and industry trends.
• Research market trends and analyze potential business partnerships to support sales growth.
• Provide general office operations support as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, basic business etiquette, and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• 1+ years of sales field experience preferred.
• Ability to travel.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Authorized to work lawfully in the United States.

Benefits

• 100% coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (fully paid by company).
• 401K matching up to 4%.
• Cellphone allowances.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Employee discounts.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid sick days.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Employee development program.
• On-job training program.
• Career-path opportunities.
• Lunch catering for employees.
• Various team-building programs.
• Health and wellness programs.

Pay

Starting salary range: $55,000 to $65,000 per year based on experience.

Schedule

Full-time, exempt.