In PersonTravel within the assigned territory and neighboring states is required; at least 10 travel days per month.
Sales & Account ManagementField Sales
No H1B Sponsorship
About the job
Requirements
Legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable.
Must have a valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle; mileage is reimbursed.
Must be comfortable with 80% travel throughout the assigned area and neighboring states.
Must be able to lift 40 pounds or more of product samples and materials.
Must have strong communication and organizational skills.
Must be coachable, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.
Must be fluent in written and spoken English.
Must be comfortable using Microsoft Office and customer relationship management software.
Responsibilities
Make appointments through cold calling.
Provide menu proposals.
Conduct cooking demonstrations.
Conduct sales rides with distributor sales representatives.
Participate in food shows.
Travel for business as assigned, at least 10 days per month.
Participate in distributor sales meetings.
Desired Qualifications
A bachelor's degree is preferred.
Largest Sauce Company in Japan. B2B Outside Sales Rep. No Experience Needed.
Nippon Shokken U.S.A. Inc. · Columbia, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-03-06
Salary: USD 60,372–71,076
Workplace: on_site
Department: Sales
Description
Nippon Shokken U.S.A., the No. 1 Sauce Company in Japan, is Hiring!
Business Account Executive (Columbia, MD)
Base Salary: $60,372
Performance Incentive: Average 6% of salary
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Average value of 8% of salary
Total Compensation Potential: Approximately $68,000+
Join a global food manufacturer and help bring innovative Japanese food products and solutions to customers across the United States.
Apply today to become part of a growing team with excellent career development opportunities.
Why Join Us?
Clear career path: All our sales managers were promoted from within
High job security: Stable, established company expanding in the U.S. market
Quality products: Leverage Japanese food technology to serve American restaurants, distributors, and food manufacturers
The Role: This position involves 80% travel within your assigned Torrance-area territory and 20% office work. You'll build relationships with new and existing customers, introduce our premium sauces and seasonings to American food businesses, and help expand our presence beyond our traditional Asian customer base.
What You'll Do:
Cold calling to make appointments
Providing menu proposals
Conducting cooking demonstrations
Sales ride with distributor sales reps
Participating in food show
Business travel assigned as needed (10 days per month at least)
Participating in distributors’ Sales Meetings etc.
Our Vision: Although we're a Japanese company, most of our clients are American businesses. We're using our expertise as Japan's leading seasoning manufacturer to make American food tastier—and we need your help spreading this mission.
Workdays and Hours
Monday to Friday (8:30 am - 5:30 pm)
Some weekends may be necessary
Location
Columbia, MD
We E-Verify and conduct post-offer substance screening.
We are an equal opportunity employer with a policy of hiring and promoting on the basis of qualifications, proven ability, and level of contribution without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, sex, gender, gender expression, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identification, or any other protected classes, characteristic or consideration made unlawful under applicable federal, state or local laws.
Requirements
Legally authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship available)
Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle (mileage reimbursed)
Comfortable with 80% travel throughout the area and its neighboring States
Able to lift 40+ lbs (product samples and materials)
Strong communication and organizational skills
Coachable, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
Fluent in English (written and verbal)
Comfortable with Microsoft Office and CRM software