Sales Representative

Location:  Chicago, Illinois
 
Responsibilities

• Represent Nongshim to customers with the goal of building strong partnerships, securing new distribution opportunities, and expanding existing product placements.
• Create and process sales orders, work orders, shipping orders, and requisitions in the system.
• Monitor Goods Issue (GI) and Goods Receipt (GR) processes to ensure accurate and timely order fulfillment.
• Coordinate with warehouses and customers to resolve delivery issues and confirm successful receipt of goods.
• Manage customer invoicing, shipment schedules, accounts receivable aging, and resolve invoice deductions to ensure accurate and timely payments.
• Conduct sales calls and meetings with HQ buyers, retailers, and wholesale customers to introduce Nongshim products and new items.
• Execute promotions, marketing initiatives, and merchandising at both HQ and store levels.
• Secure purchase orders from existing customers and actively seek new business opportunities.
• Collect and report market intelligence, including customer feedback, competitor activities, and industry trends.
• Research market trends and analyze potential business partnerships to support sales growth.
• Provide general office operations support as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 
Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience preferred
• Excellent communication skills, basic business etiquette, and customer service skills
• Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint required
• 1+ Sales Field Experience preferred
• Ability to travel
• Valid Driver’s License
• Authorized to work lawfully in the United States

 
Employee Benefits:

• 100% coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (Fully paid by company)
• 401K Matching up to 4%
• Cellphone Allowances
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Days
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Employee development program
• On-Job Training Program
• Career-Path 
• Lunch Catering for employees
• Various Team building programs
• Health Wellness

 
Job Type: Full-time, Exempt

Starting Salary Range: starting $55,000 to $65,000 per year based on experience
(Negotiable depending on experience, excluding bonus and other earnings)