{"id":24132,"date":"2026-02-10T17:33:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T17:33:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pasona.com\/job\/sales-representative-korean-bilingual\/"},"modified":"2026-05-27T21:34:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T21:34:44","slug":"061363","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/www.pasona.com\/en\/job\/061363\/","title":{"rendered":"Sales Representative – Korean Bilingual"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sales Representative \u2013 Korean Bilingual<\/strong><\/p>\n

Job Number: <\/strong>061363<\/span><\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong> Carol Stream, Illinois (Hybrid \u2013 Office & Field-Based)<\/p>\n

Compensation:<\/strong> Starting at $45,000 annually; performance-based increase to up to $50,000 after 90days<\/p>\n

Hours:<\/strong> Monday\u2013Friday, 8:00 AM\u20135:00 PM<\/p>\n

Employment Type:<\/strong> Full-time (no remote work; hybrid due to travel)<\/p>\n

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Company Overview<\/h3>\n

A U.S.-based organization operating in the food and grocery distribution sector, serving a diverse client base with a strong presence in Asian markets.<\/p>\n

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Position Summary<\/h3>\n

The Sales Representative will manage existing client relationships while supporting business development initiatives across a multi-state territory. This role requires frequent regional travel and close interaction with retail, distributor, and food-service clients. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing sales activities with administrative responsibilities.<\/p>\n

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Key Responsibilities<\/h3>\n

Client Account Management<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Manage and grow an existing portfolio of approximately 80\u2013100 accounts<\/li>\n
  • Maintain long-term relationships with retail clients and distributors, particularly within the Asian food and grocery market<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Business Development<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Identify and pursue new business opportunities, primarily with restaurants and food-related businesses<\/li>\n
    • Support market expansion through strategic outreach and follow-up<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Sales & Field Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • Conduct in-person meetings, presentations, and follow-ups across a multi-state region<\/li>\n
      • Provide product and pricing information and address client inquiries to ensure customer satisfaction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Administrative & Reporting<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        • Prepare sales-related documentation, including credit applications and contracts<\/li>\n
        • Maintain accurate client records and sales activity reports<\/li>\n
        • Complete required clerical tasks and written reports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          Qualifications<\/h3>\n

          Required:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          • Expert-level Korean and English (spoken and written)<\/li>\n
          • Strong clerical and administrative skills<\/li>\n
          • Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and handle frequent travel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Preferred:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            • Prior sales or customer-facing experience<\/li>\n
            • Familiarity with food, grocery, or distribution-related industries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              Other Details<\/h3>\n
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              • Frequent regional travel with approximately 1\u20132 overnight stays every other week<\/li>\n
              • Travel areas include the Midwest and surrounding regions; occasional air travel required<\/li>\n
              • No weekend travel<\/li>\n
              • Travel allowance provided<\/li>\n
              • Grocery discounts available<\/li>\n
              • Team environment includes multilingual sales professionals supporting diverse markets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                \u203b This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and its responsibilities. It is not a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications that may be required. Duties may evolve or change based on business needs.<\/em> \u203b<\/p>\n

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                To apply, please email your resume to dpentony@pasona.com<\/strong> and include the Job title and Number<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"","_company_name":"","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job-categories":[],"job-types":[],"class_list":["post-24132","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pasona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/24132","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pasona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pasona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pasona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24132"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pasona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=24132"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pasona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=24132"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}