Account Executive; Bilingual Korean

Job Description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Korean & English Account Executive in Lanham, MD. Are you fluent in Korean and English? Do you have previous sales experience? If yes, read on! Our client is a premier food, alcohol beverage, and restaurant supply specialist looking for a Korean & English Account Executive to cover the Washington, DC region. The ideal candidate will act as a liaison between the client’s sales team and our clients, ensuring customer satisfaction.

As a sales account executive you should showcase excellent communication and negotiation skills, proactively address client needs, and facilitate the sales process from beginning to end. You should also contribute to an increase in sales and maintain strong company-client relationships. You will be required to make short trips to Washington, DC to visit customers or potential customers. The salary is $50,000–$55,000 plus bonus (around $10,000–$15,000 in the first year).

• Conduct market research to identify selling possibilities and evaluate customer needs
• Manage key accounts
• Act as the point of contact for clients
• Organize regular client meetings to discuss their requirements
• Resolve problems and handle complaints in a timely manner
• Identify new potential customers
• Supervise sales account representatives
• Ensure budget and time requirements are met
• Stay up-to-date with new features and product launches
• Establish best practices
• Monitor and report on sales performance analytics
• Suggest innovative ideas to increase sales and improve customer experience
• Perform other related tasks as needed

• Fluency in English and Korean
• Experience in food or restaurant sales is beneficial
• Thorough understanding of marketing and negotiating techniques
• Fast learner and passion for sales
• Self‑motivated with a results‑driven approach
• Aptitude in delivering attractive presentations
• Hands on experience with customer service
• An ability to gasp clients needs and to increase customer engagement
• Solid knowledge of CRM software and MS Office (MS Excel in particular)
• Understanding of sales performance metrics
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Analytical and time‑management skills
• BSc degree in Business Administration, Marketing or relevant field
• Experience in dealings involving market/culture

• Competitive wages with overtime for more than 40 hours
• Fully paid healthcare premium provided by the company (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
• 401(k) savings plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday pay opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Basic life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Short‑term disability

Annual salary: $50,000 – $55,000 USD plus bonus of approximately $10,000–$15,000 in the first year.