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Infographic showing various Japanese Sales job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 67% In-person, and 33% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,329 per year, or $27.1 per hour.

Japanese Bilingual Inside Sales Assistant

Mutual Trading Co., Inc.

El Monte, CA

$22 - $29/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

Japanese Bilingual Inside Sales Assistant
Who we are:
Established in 1926, Mutual Trading Co., Inc. was originally a small co-op organization for centralized purchasing of basic import foods to service the needs of the early Japanese immigrant society in Southern California. We've grown nearly 100 years old now, and command a premiere position among Japanese foodservice suppliers, as well as fill a key role as "Culinary Ambassador" promoting Japanese foods worldwide. Currently, we import, manufacture, and distribute over 8,000 Japanese foods, beverages, restaurant equipment and supplies.

Benefits:
  • All paid Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for employees and their dependents.
  • Life Insurance and 401k Plan with company match.

Location: El Monte, CA
Hours: M-F: 8AM – 5PM; 1 hour lunch

Essential Job Functions:
  • Inputs, updates, and maintains sales orders, invoices, and bill-back data within the Company database.
  • Updates and maintains customer records in the Company database.
  • Enters credit card and ACH transaction information in the portal site in a timely manner to ensure payment collection.
  • Maintains high levels of customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and building rapport.
  • Answers customer questions about product features, product benefits, and procedures.
  • Updates and prepares all sales materials for the department.
  • Reports any inventory or service issues to appropriate account manager immediately.
  • Collaborates with the sales staff to monitor active purchase orders and ensure that orders are completed on time.
  • Scribes department meetings and distributes meeting minutes to the team.
  • Creates sales and marketing materials.
  • Attends Company events and functions outside of normal working hours.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Obligation to answer to all management as requested.
  • Assists as Will Call relief.
  • Collect payment by cash, check, or credit card and generate receipts for will call customers.
  • Assists as tertiary receptionist relief.

Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to sit in an office for a majority of the day.
  • Ability to type for extended periods throughout the day.
  • Ability to reach, bend, kneel, and lift up to 20 pounds occasionally.
  • Working Conditions.
    • Noise Level: Normal to loud.
    • Indoors.

Other Requirements:
  • Business level English Read/write/speak/listen.
  • Business level Japanese; Native level Japanese preferred Read/write/speak/listen.
  • Maintains a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
  • Ability to work independently and as a team.
  • Ability to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload.
  • Passes the Sake Adviser course within 1-2 years of employment.
  • High School Diploma required. Bachelor's Degree and above preferred.
  • 2+ years of relevant experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:
  • Clerical/Administrative Support.
  • Basic mathematical knowledge markups, discounts, combining/converting measurements, counting inventory, etc.
  • Problem-solving skills.
  • Basic Microsoft Office proficiency.
  • Communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of Japanese foods and sakes strongly preferred.

Disclaimers
This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related duties as instructed or requested by the department manager or other management as needed, subject to reasonable accommodation and business needs. The information contained herein is subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, and no part of this document is to be construed as an express or implied contract of employment, nor does it alter the “at-will” employment status with the Company. Requirements are subject to accommodations with ADA, FEHA, and all other applicable federal and state laws. Please report any changes of essential job functions to the Human Resources Department.
Mutual Trading Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer