Sales Representative

ndustry：Food Machinery Manufacturer

Sales Representative – North America

Location: Torrance, CA

■ Working Conditions

Salary: $68,000 – $72,000 annually (based on experience)

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Holidays: Weekends, U.S. federal holidays, and year-end holidays

■ Position Overview

A well-established Japanese food machinery manufacturer is seeking a Sales Representative to support its North American business.

The role offers a unique opportunity to promote Japanese food culture while engaging in end-to-end B2B sales activities, from customer acquisition to after-sales support.

■ Key Responsibilities

• Respond to customer inquiries via phone and email
• Visit prospective and existing customers to conduct sales promotions
• Prepare quotations and negotiate pricing with customers
• Demonstrate machines in the showroom or at customer sites
• Deliver machines and provide operation training upon installation
• Provide after-sales support and customer follow-up
• Attend internal sales meetings
• Prepare sales activity reports for management
• Prepare internal documents related to machine shipments
• Assist visitors at trade shows and exhibitions
• Support the technical team and other departments as needed

This position may require handling and transporting heavy equipment.

■ Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of B2B sales experience
• Business-level English proficiency required; Japanese language skills are a strong plus
• Basic PC skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Willingness to travel approximately 20–25%
• Interest in Japanese culture, especially Japanese food