Business Account Executive, Outside Sales

Job overview

The Business Account Executive, Outside Sales role is based in Schaumburg, IL, with 80% travel in the assigned Chicago-area territory and 20% office work. The posting lists a $58,848 base salary, an average performance incentive of 6% of salary, and approximately $63,000 or more in total compensation potential. The role supports Nippon Shokken’s effort to introduce Japanese food products and solutions to American food businesses.

What you'll do

• Build relationships with new and existing customers
• introduce sauces and seasonings to food businesses
• cold-call to make appointments
• provide menu proposals
• conduct cooking demonstrations
• ride with distributor sales representatives
• participate in food shows and distributor sales meetings
• and travel for business as assigned, including at least 10 days per month.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

business account executive

outside sales

b2b sales

food products

sauces and seasonings

customer relationships

chicago-area territory

schaumburg il

nippon shokken u.s.a.

80% travel

$58,848 base

no visa sponsorship

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off
• paid holidays
• paid sick leave
• bereavement leave
• 401(k) matching
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• life insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• performance incentive.

Why this role

The posting states that visa sponsorship is unavailable and requires a valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle; mileage is reimbursed. Some weekend work may be necessary.

About the employer

Nippon Shokken U.S.A. Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Mayonnaise, Dressing, and Other Prepared Sauce Manufacturing. Sector: 31.