Job Description

This position is located in Cerritos, CA

Job description

About us

QTrade is the largest supplier of organic teas in North America, supporting clients by providing product development services, contract manufacturing (blending and packing of hot and iced teas) and expert sourcing and supply chain management services. QTrade's clients include the largest tea brands and tea retailers, coffee roasters, foodservice and bottled drink brands.

In business for more than 28 years, QTrade Teas and Herbs is a small to mid size business in Cerritos, CA. We are innovative, agile and professional with our business and will extend that mindset into the eCommerce venture that we are about to launch..

Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting
• Growth opportunities
• Casual work attire
• International workforce
• Safe work environment

Responsibilities:

• Establish our eCommerce direct to consumer business as well as our direct sales through our website for manufacturing orders
• Present and sell company products and services to new and existing customers
• Determine brand marketing strategy for our eCommerce business
• Reach agreed upon sales targets by the deadline
• Respond to all sales leads in a timely manner
• Attend industry trade shows to identify potential sales leads and make meaningful contact with existing customers
• Follow industry trends to identify new opportunities for potential sales
• Resolve customer inquiries and complaints
• Create sales material to present to customers
• Recommend marketing strategies to target a specific region or demography
• Generate and submit sales and analytics reports to management

Qualifications:

• Self-motivated and able to thrive in a results-driven environment
• Natural relationship builder with integrity, reliability and maturity
• Strong business acumen
• Knowledgeable about introducing a brand to the marketplace in the eCommerce space
• Understands how to build the brand via various social media strategies
• Team player and easily adapts
• Microsoft office proficient with a targeted competency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to prioritize among competing tasks
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to juggle multiple account management projects at a time, while maintaining sharp attention to detail
• Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation abilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• At least three years of eCommerce sales experience required
• Solid experience with CRM software (e.g., NetSuite) and MS Office (particularly MS Excel)
• Knowledge of beverage or tea/coffee industry preferred
• Distributor relationship management a plus
• Experience delivering client-focused solutions to customer needs
• BA/BS degree in Business Administration or relevant field or equivalent relevant experience

Job Type: Full-time

Company Description

QTrade is also the largest supplier of organic teas in North America, supporting clients by providing product development services, contract manufacturing (blending and packing of hot and iced teas) and expert sourcing and supply chain management services. QTrade's clients include the largest tea brands and tea retailers, coffee roasters, foodservice and bottled drink brands.