Japanese Bilingual-Sales and Marketing Assistant Manager

CAEssential Duties: Report to the Sales and Marketing Manager and directly supervise 5–10 employees, including sales representatives and sales administration staff. Allocate more than 50% of work time to exempt-level duties requiring independent judgment and discretion. Actively participate in the hiring process and effectively recommend hiring, disciplinary actions, and termination decisions to the Sales and Marketing Manager. Develop and execute sales plans to achieve company KGI and KPI targets, driving revenue growth in line with the company business plan. Oversee all sales functions, including HQ, domestic, export, and special sales channels. Manage sales administration operations, including purchase orders, product inventory allocation, receivables collection, client communications, and sales analysis/reporting. Forecast and supervise department budgets, expenses, and inventory allocation to meet operational goals. Monitor and report on current sales, market trends, and departmental performance to management. Contribute to product development, including launching new product lines and improving existing products based on market needs and customer feedback. Provide motivation, support, and professional development guidance to all subordinate staff to improve performance and employee engagement. Organize and oversee marketing activities, including trade shows, events, demonstrations, and networking initiatives. Explore and implement customer acquisition channels, such as digital marketing, events, social media, and advertising, to expand market reach. Ensure timely and effective response to customer needs, issues, and requests while maintaining strong client relationships. Stay current with product knowledge and industry trends to support business development efforts. Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by management. Working Hours, Working style Coming soon Working Location Hayward, CA Salary, Benefit $80-85K - Medical/ Dental/Vision, voluntary plans - LTD, EAP paid by the company - PTO - SICK (40h/y) - Holiday Pay (8d/y) - 401k (discretionary match) - Employee discount Holidays Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays Paid vacation, sick leave, year-end and New Year holidays Qualifications - 5 to 10 years of sales experience in the food industry is required. - Bachelor's Degree - Excellent knowledge of MS Office - Class C Driving license - Excellent oral and written communication skills and presentation abilities - Ability to work independently and as a team. - Competitive spirit and results-driven mentality - Problem-solving ability, organizational and negotiation skills