Company description

Brought to life in 1946, Sempio is Korea’s number one household brand specializing in fermented foods. Based on the founder’s philosophy, “I will never produce or sell products that my family would not eat“, we’ve crafted a quality product that can be enjoyed by everyone.

And now, we have a vision, “A tastier lifestyle for all generations” – so in Korea, we’ve built the first ever research and development center specializing in fermentation. As well as gaining a number of industry-leading quality and safety certifications, we work with other experts from across the world to innovate, educate and create new and exciting products every day.

Our mission is simple. To explore and connect food cultures from around the world, with products that help expand culinary horizons.

We are searching for a person who is honest and adventurous to become our companion to achieve our mission.

Let’s start your career with Sempio.

Job description

We are looking for a culinary sales representative in the East Coast. More than 50% of the time traveling.

Overall Sales Tasks:

• Grow Sempio’s food service business by executing sales actions targeted to Chefs. Primarily focused on the West Coast but open to any other location Nationwide.
• Effectively execute sales presentations and product demonstrations for professional Chefs in order to get new customers.
• Prepare, coordinate and attend trade shows and other in-person sales events.
• Methodically follow up with prospective customers to achieve sales conversion.
• Manage relationship with Food Service distributors. Ensure fulfillment of orders, stock follow up and communication with distributor’s sales team.
• Present regularly to the Management team on results of on-going operations, channel performance, plans and improvement initiatives with data and examples.
• Keep abreast of Food Service industry trends to develop strategies for market penetration and stay informed of competitive activities such as new product launching, marketing and pricing, etc.

Optimal Sales Performance:

• Develop strong relationships with food service customers and distributors. Build and maintain a client database to ensure repeat business by providing excellent customer service and timely follow-up
• Review and update open Sales portfolio and if necessary, to coordinate new products, promotions, any special MKT activities, unexpected delay etc. and to convert into meaningful sales figure with rationale.
• Contribute to category marketing plans with customer and category analysis and promotional strategy.
• Contributes to forecast accuracy via timely and accurate input into forecasting process.

Other tasks

As a part of a small, multi-disciplinary team you should be willing to support any task that leads to the success of the common goals. Even when it requires participating in activities not directly related with your core R&R or even with your broad field of expertise, such as marketing, retail expansion or public relations.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for an individual who is creative, enthusiastic and organized. Our ideal candidate is excited about working in long-term challenging project and being a part of a small but motivated team of passionate folks. Also, being part of a larger and experienced company like Sempio Foods will provide the support and guidance to ensure success.

Qualified candidates must have the following characteristics:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Culinary experience with cooking school degree preferred
• Mastery of organization, presentation and planning skills.
• Preferred At least 3 years of related sales experience in the Food and Beverage Industry.
• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheets, and computer presentations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and work with co-workers
• Demonstrated existing client contacts and relationships preferred
• Comfortable working independently in a busy and sometimes high-pressure environment
• Comfortable working on a thorough self-analysis and continued improvement company culture.
• A very organized, strong self-starter who takes initiatives and anticipates opportunities and problems, with an ability to see the “big picture” and drive business to achieve results.
• Mostly field work and traveling. Our offices are placed in Cerritos, CA, Jessup, MD, and New York, NY.

Compensation

this position is: salaried, $75,000 - $100,000

Application instructions

Deadline

December 15, 2023