Food and Beverage Sales Department Staff
いんしょくりょうひんえいぎょうぶいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Sales Representative Occupations
- Minor : Food and Beverage Sales Representatives
Summary
Sales position at food and beverage manufacturers or trading companies, proposing food and beverage products to retail stores and restaurants, handling orders and deliveries, and aiming to achieve sales targets.
Description
Food and beverage sales department staff work for manufacturers or wholesalers, handling proposals, orders, deliveries, inventory management, and sales analysis for food and beverage products primarily to customers such as retail stores and restaurants. In daily sales activities, they conduct business discussions with clients, provide samples, negotiate prices, adjust delivery dates, and build trusting relationships. Based on market trends and competitor product research, they formulate sales strategies, develop new customers, follow up with existing customers, and aim for continuous sales growth. They also collaborate with internal marketing and logistics departments to establish an efficient supply system.
Future Outlook
With the diversification of food and rising health consciousness, demand is expected to increase for personnel skilled in specialized proposal sales and data-driven sales techniques.
Personality Traits
Patient / Persuasive / Proactive / Sociable / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Company Car Provided / Direct Commute from/to Home / Flexitime / Partial Remote Work Allowed
Career Path
Sales Assistant → Sales Representative → Senior Sales → Sales Leader/Supervisor → Sales Manager → Sales Director
Required Skills
Communication Skills / Customer Management / Office Software / Proposal and Negotiation Skills
Recommended Skills
CRM/SFA Tools / English Proficiency (for Customer Support) / Marketing Knowledge / Sales Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Essential for building trust with customers and making proposals. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Required to take initiative in new customer development and proposals. |
| Planning & Organization | Important for planning sales activities and managing schedules. |
| Stress Tolerance | High stress tolerance needed for meeting quotas and handling complaints. |
Related Qualifications
- Salesperson (Retail Marketing Certification)
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- Food Service Industry Salesperson
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- Trading Company Sales Representative