Job Details
Outside Sales Representative - Food Industry (Entry-Level, Japanese Speaker)
2026-04-14 Nippon Shokken USA. Houston,TX
Description:
The Role: This position involves 80% travel within your assigned Houston-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:
What We're Looking For: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 Houston 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)
Fluent in Japanese (written and verbal)
Comfortable with Microsoft Office and CRM software
Bachelor's degree
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
Location
Houston, TX USA
Requirements
Benefits
Nippon Shokken U.S.A., is "the No.1 sauce company in Japan" and hiring an Outside Sales Representative in Houston, TX. Base salary $57,720 and performance incentives (avg. 6% of salary). Full benefits package worth an additional 8% of salary on average.
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 Houston-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:
- Report to the Houston office each morning to plan your day and coordinate appointments
- Visit clients in your territory to maintain and develop business relationships
- Prepare sales contracts and process orders
- Track sales data and performance in our CRM system
- Meet or exceed sales targets with support from our experienced team
- Business travel assigned as needed (10 days per month at least)
- Cooking demonstration to showcase our products
What We're Looking For: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 Houston 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)
Fluent in Japanese (written and verbal)
Comfortable with Microsoft Office and CRM software
Bachelor's degree
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
Houston, TX USA
Requirements
- Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship for employment visa status
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Preferred to have sales experience in food industry
- Able to lift over 40lbs
- Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
- Valid driver license & own transportation
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 3% Match
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Travel reimbursement
- Vision insurance