Japanese Bilingual Sales Manager (Food Distributor

A Japanese food distributor is seeking a Japanese Bilingual Sales Manager for their Houston branch. Knowledge of Japanese food, seafood and liquor is required.

Japanese Bilingual Sales Manager (Food Distributor)

Location:

Houston TX

Type:
Full-time Direct Hire

Key Responsibilities:

• Set and manage monthly and annual sales targets to drive department performance.
• Develop and execute strategies to maximize sales, including limited-availability products.
• Research market trends and attend trade shows to identify growth opportunities.
• Recruit, train, and supervise sales staff; provide ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align on inventory, marketing, and sales goals. Maintain strong customer relationships and resolve issues to ensure satisfaction.
• Oversee contract negotiations, payment collections, and compliance with company policies.
• Participate in inventory counts, company events, and complete additional tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license and clean record required; must work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Business-level English and Japanese required; product knowledge preferred.
• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge of Japanese food, seafood and liquor is required.
• Minimum 3 years of sales and 1 year of management experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; SAP and ERP experience preferred.