SALES EXECUTIVE

Job Summary

This role focuses primarily on Japanese sake sales to restaurants,supermarkets, and other customers.

Share the appeal of Japanese food and sake and help bring Japanese food culture to more people in Singapore.

Through product recommendations and tasting events, you will help customers discover new flavours and ways to enjoy Japanese sake.

You will manage and grow customer accounts, build strong relationships,develop new business opportunities, and work closely with internal teams to provide reliable customer service.

Responsibilities

- Conduct regular visits to existing customers, understand their needs,and recommend suitable products to support customer retention and sales growth.

- Identify and develop new customer relationships to expand market reach and sales opportunities.

- Occasionally support sake events and tasting promotions at restaurants, external venues, and retail stores.

- Accompany representatives from Japanese manufacturers and sake breweries during their visits to Singapore, and support customer visits and events.

- Monitor and manage sake inventory in the warehouse.

- Work closely with sales, administration, and operations teams tocoordinate customer requests and ensure smooth service.

- Gather and share market insights, including customer feedback, product trends, and competitor activities.

- Follow up on outstanding customer payments to ensure timely collection.

Requirements

- An interest in Japanese sake, food, and culture, with a willingness to develop product knowledge.

- Good spoken and written English, with the ability to explain products,conduct sales discussions, and communicate with customers via email and WhatsApp.

- Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel skills for data entry, creating tables, using basic formulas, sorting, and filtering.

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive customer relationships.

- A proactive and adaptable approach to work, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Preferred Qualifications

- Diploma, degree, or equivalent qualification.

- Experience in sales or the food and beverage industry is an advantage.

- Japanese language proficiency is an advantage but is not essential.

- A valid Singapore driving licence is an advantage but is not required.

- Fresh graduates with an interest in Japanese food and sake are welcome to apply.

Working Schedule

Monday to Friday: 8:30 am-5:30 pm.

Alternate Saturdays: 8:30 am-12:30 pm.