Liquor Sales Support Specialist -Japanese Bilingual preferred

Job Summary

The Liquor Sales Support Specialist coordinates, develops, and evaluates product lines for the Product Management Division. This role includes purchasing food and beverage products as needed while maintaining daily contact with sales personnel, manufacturers, and vendors. The specialist ensures compliance with government regulations and educates customers on products to achieve ambitious sales growth aspirations.

• Strategic Planning: Comprehensive knowledge of business principles, resource allocation, and team coordination.

• Negotiation: Advanced problem-solving and negotiation skills, including the ability to conduct cost-benefit analyses.

• Communication: Strong active listening and effective communication skills.

• Logistics: Understanding of transportation principles (air, rail, sea, road) and cost optimization.

• Environment: Primarily based in a comfortable office environment, though hours may exceed 40 per week to meet procurement deadlines.

• Physical Demands: Requires the ability to lift and carry sample products weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Physical Activity: Frequent hand-eye coordination and constant sitting, talking, and hearing.

• Travel: Requires travel on short notice, including visits to branch offices and client facilities; international travel may be required periodically.