
location_onWaiawa Prison Road, Waipahu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, 96789, United States
The Sales Associate serves as the primary bridge between Wismettac and its customers, dedicated to establishing and nurturing deep business, social, and civic relationships within an assigned territory. Success in this position relies on a profound understanding of sales dynamics and the ability to leverage superb interpersonal skills to meet both short- and long-range objectives.
This role is vital for maintaining existing customer accounts while simultaneously driving growth by anticipating needs and delivering tailored solutions. The Sales Associate acts as a trusted advisor, ensuring customers receive the information and support necessary to maximize profitability. By collaborating closely with operations, logistics, and accounting teams, the role ensures a seamless experience from initial contact to account collection.
A typical day involves traveling to customer facilities to provide product information, support, and strategic insights. The Sales Associate is responsible for selling Wismettac products, communicating new opportunities, and gathering field feedback to share with internal staff. The role requires balancing multiple priorities, from executing sales plans and price adjustments to maintaining accurate databases and submitting timely activity reports. Whether attending quarterly inventory counts or coordinating with management to set territory objectives, the position demands a proactive, organized, and customer-focused approach.
Work model: On-site
Waiawa Prison Road, Waipahu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, 96789, United States
Waipahu, Hawaii
Skills: Microsoft Access, Microsoft Powerpoint, Oracle Erp, Word Processing Software.
Education: High School Degree or GED required.
1-2 years of sales experience in the Asian food industry; Familiarity with Wismettac products and services
Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. operates as a wholesale distributor specializing in Asian cuisine products within the United States. Headquartered in Santa Fe Springs, California, the company leverages over a century of history and a Japanese heritage, tracing its roots to a group holding company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The organization focuses on delivering authentic flavors and culinary benefits to a broad market through a diverse product portfolio designed to engage customers across various sectors.
The company's flagship brand, Shirakiku, has established a significant presence in North American Asian restaurants and households. This brand is recognized as a preferred choice throughout the United States and internationally. Wismettac serves both the foodservice and retail industries, maintaining a substantial operational footprint with 22 locations and a workforce exceeding 900 employees. The company manages an inventory of more than 7,000 items, generating over $1 billion in sales annually in North America. For further details on its operations and offerings, the company directs inquiries to wismettacusa.com.
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