Sales Jobs in Ca

About the Position:

The Outside Sales Consultant is a vital element to the success and growth of our Company. This position is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with existing and potential clients to provide guidance and support with Beauty Solutions products and services. Duties include comprising effective presentations to promote and sell products and services while also ensuring customer satisfactions are met. This territory has strong existing clientele and room to grow! We are searching for someone who will continue to provide these clients with the excellent service they have come to expect while also expanding the untapped potential of the territory. The sky is the limit!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Visit salon owners and stylists to prospect, expand and cultivate business during standard business operation (Monday - Friday).
• Devise captivating presentations to inform and educate clients about products and services available.
• Develop strong relationships with client base to help them grow and prosper.
• Beauty Solutions offers a structured training program that is ongoing to learn our products and services to help you succeed in the role. We also offer constant support from managers and brand specialists in the field.
• Attendance at monthly, and annual sales meetings which offer additional trainings to continue to support the sales representatives.

Skills for the Position:

• Ability to maintain a positive uplifting attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to upsell and negotiate.
• Strong presentation and closing skills.
• Ability to continually build product knowledge and refine sales techniques.
• Quality customer service and care.
• Aptitude for problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Strong work ethic and follow through.
• Highly motivated to find new opportunities through prospecting.

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A great opportunity to be a part of a reputable, and growing law firm handling significant cases in a positive work atmosphere. Our law firm needs an experienced Personal Injury Intake Specialist with strong sales experience and a desire to grow within the legal industry. The Intake Specialist will be the first point of contact with prospective clients, will screen leads, and will be responsible for obtaining case details that will allow the firm to determine if a case should be retained. We ask that you have a strong customer service background and possess the ability to screen potential client calls. You will ensure operational excellence and handle a large volume of incoming client calls.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct initial client intakes
• Persistently monitor all potential new client inquiries (email, internet, phone and referrals)
• Immediately contact every potential client and establish relationship with client
• Update logs and reporting systems to reflect status of all potential new clients
• Conduct potential new client interviews with genuine empathy and compassion
• Schedule appointments for potential clients
• Take accurate notes during the initial intake
• Collaborate with our attorneys to complete the initial consultation process
• Assist attorneys with administrative tasks related to opening new cases and maintaining databases
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• *The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail
• Proven track record to meet goals and deadlines

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Work Location: In person

Pay: $20-$25 per hour

Strategic Account Director

Irvine, CA (on-site/hybrid/remote)

Role Overview

As Strategic Account Director, you will lead RIS Rx’s largest and most complex client programs, driving enterprise-level partnerships and ensuring operational excellence. This role is built for a dynamic, analytically driven leader who thrives in managing highly complex products, where success is defined by data integrity, operational precision, and cross-functional execution.

Core Responsibilities

Enterprise Account Ownership

• Act as the primary enterprise account owner for RIS Rx’s manufacturer programs.
• Own the overall client relationship, including executive-level communication, escalation management, and long-term account health.
• Ensure alignment between client objectives and RIS Rx’s operational, analytic, and product capabilities.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Serve as the executive relationship lead across Client Success, Implementations, Product, Analytics, and Operations teams.
• Drive structured execution across all workstreams, ensuring clarity of ownership, timelines, and deliverables.
• Partner closely with internal leadership to align account strategy, resourcing, and performance expectations.

Program Oversight & Quality Control

• Provide oversight to ensure high client satisfaction and sustained program performance, including accurate claims, enrollment, and financial reporting.
• Maintain rigorous quality control standards while ensuring operational readiness and scalability for large manufacturer programs.
• Review and challenge data outputs prior to client delivery, ensuring accuracy, defensibility, and narrative clarity.

Ideal Backgrounds

Healthcare Consulting

• Experience advising pharmaceutical manufacturers, payers, or providers on commercial, access, or affordability programs.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments and translating complex findings into clear recommendations.

Enterprise SaaS Account Management

• Ownership of large, complex client relationships where success depends on analytics, process design, and cross-functional coordination rather than pure sales tactics.

Financial Services

• Experience supporting banks, payments, or benefit-administration tools requiring precise Excel-based modeling, reconciliation, and large-file validation.

Across all backgrounds, candidates must demonstrate the ability to interpret messy, real-world datasets and convert them into actionable operational decisions.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in account management, consulting, or enterprise client success within healthcare, SaaS, or financial services.
• Proven experience functioning as the key client sponsor for operationally complex, data-intensive products.
• Advanced Excel expertise, including:
• Dynamic formulas
• Pivot tables
• XLOOKUP and complex data reconciliation
• Large-file validation and financial modeling
• Exceptional ability to translate complex datasets into clear operational narratives for both internal teams and external stakeholders.

Leadership Attributes

• Consulting-style mindset: structured, and comfortable challenging assumptions and data prior to external sharing.
• Enterprise-level communicator who builds trust through analytic rigor and operational credibility.
• High-EQ leader capable of operating as a junior executive sponsor for RIS Rx’s most important client relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or degree in economics, analytics, finance, or a related field.

Platinum Associates is seeking a motivated and driven Technical Business Manager to join our outside sales team, supporting the San Diego territory. This is an exceptional opportunity for a junior professional eager to build a long-term career in the dynamic world of semiconductors, system solutions, and contract manufacturing.

This role combines hands-on training, mentorship from experienced professionals, and exposure to executive-level customer engagement. You’ll gain real-world experience navigating complex sales cycles and delivering tailored solutions—not just products—to customers across diverse industries.

If you have a passion for sales, an interest in how technology shapes the world, and a drive to grow professionally, this is a powerful place to start.

From electric vehicles to medical devices, the semiconductor and electronics ecosystem powers today’s most transformative technologies. By entering this industry early, you’ll position yourself at the forefront of innovation and long-term growth.

At Platinum Associates, we don’t sell off-the-shelf products—we deliver customized, solution-based strategies that solve real business challenges. This role is designed for someone who is ready to learn, contribute, and grow within a team that values trust, expertise, and relationship-building.

• Cultivate and manage long-term customer relationships across the San Diego territory.
• Collaborate directly with customer executive teams, engineering, and procurement to design solution-driven sales strategies.
• Learn to navigate complex, high-value sales cycles with support from experienced mentors and supplier partners.
• Represent a diverse portfolio of offerings—including semiconductors, embedded systems, and contract manufacturing.
• Coordinate with leading suppliers and distribution partners to drive demand creation and provide technical support.
• Conduct professional client meetings and presentations with guidance from senior leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree (any discipline welcome—technical or engineering background is not required).
• Strong interest in technology, strategic sales, and solution-oriented thinking.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across both technical and business functions.
• A proactive, coachable mindset with a desire to learn and grow.
• Based in or willing to travel throughout the San Diego region.

• A supportive, mentorship-driven environment focused on long-term success.
• Direct exposure to complex solution sales, strategic customers, and executive-level collaboration.
• Industry-leading training with a clear development path from junior to senior roles.
• Ownership over your territory, clients, and outcomes—your work will directly impact our success.
• The opportunity to represent best-in-class suppliers in one of the most critical industries of our time.

If you're ready to start a career that blends business strategy, technology, and relationship-building—this is your opportunity to learn from the ground up and grow into a trusted leader in an industry that never stops moving forward.

Locations: Hollister, California/Yuma, Arizona

Reports To: General Manager (GM), Chief Operating Officer (COO), and Chief Engineer

Position Summary:

The Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations at the leafy greens processing facility, with primary focus on production performance, food safety, quality, and employee leadership. This role also provides oversight of receiving, shipping, and general facility operations to ensure efficient, compliant, and cost-effective site performance. The Site Manager serves as the on-site leader, ensuring production goals are met while maintaining a safe, clean, and well-organized facility.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The duties listed below represent the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is related or a logical assignment to this class.

Production Operations (Primary Focus)

• Oversee daily production activities, including processing, packaging, and sanitation operations.
• Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining quality, yield, and efficiency targets.
• Monitor labor utilization and staffing levels to align with production demands.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve throughput.
• Enforce food safety, quality, and GMP standards throughout production areas.

Receiving & Shipping Oversight

• Provide management oversight of raw product receiving to ensure proper handling, documentation, and traceability.
• Coordinate shipping activities to ensure timely, accurate order fulfillment.
• Collaborate with logistics, sales, and supply chain teams to address scheduling or inventory challenges.

Food Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all food safety regulations (e.g., FDA, USDA, FSMA), customer requirements, and company policies.
• Support audits, inspections, and corrective actions related to food safety and quality.
• Promote a strong food safety culture across all departments.

Facility & Maintenance Oversight

• Oversee general facility operations, cleanliness, and organization.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams or vendors to ensure equipment reliability and facility upkeep.
• Identify facility or equipment issues and prioritize repairs to minimize downtime.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and hourly team members.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and safety-focused work environment.
• Enforce company policies and procedures consistently and fairly.

Reporting & Administration

• Track and report key operational metrics (production, labor, yields, downtime, etc.).
• Participate in budgeting, cost control, and inventory management efforts.
• Communicate operational updates and challenges to senior management.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Working knowledge of food safety and quality systems.
• Ability to manage multiple operational areas while maintaining focus on production priorities.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working flexible hours to support production needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Food Science, Agriculture, or related field (or equivalent experience). 5+ years of experience in food manufacturing or fresh produce processing, with at least 2 years in a leadership role. Strong knowledge of leafy greens processing, food safety standards, and production workflows preferred. Experience overseeing production teams in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:

A valid driver license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.

Special Requirements:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule with on call coverage.
• Bilingual; English and Spanish desired.
• Seasonal relocation required.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel crouch, or crawl; and perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 75 pounds unaided. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands:

While performing the duties of this class, an employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information and documents; analyzes and solves problems; uses math and mathematical reasoning; performs highly detailed work; deals with multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work, including frequent contact with customers and/or the public and dissatisfied/abusive individuals.

Work Environment:

The employee works in a repair environment subject to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and explosives. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. However, on some instances this job may require work in areas where ear protection is necessary.

OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• May require after hours work including evenings, weekend and holidays.

The Director of Channel Marketing will lead the development and execution of channel-specific marketing strategies for Retail, Mexican Ethnic Retail, and National Accounts to accelerate demand for Del Real Foods’ branded and unbranded meal solutions across the U.S.

This role is accountable for driving “Sales Overnight” through conversion-focused activation and “Brand Overnight” through disruptive, shopper-relevant storytelling that builds awareness, trial, and loyalty. The Director will serve as the connective tissue between Brand Marketing and Sales, translating brand strategy into winning in-store, digital, and customer-specific execution.

General Overall Duties

Some of the duties of this position are those described below. This job description does not state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management.

𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 & 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴

𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿:

• Conventional Grocery
• Mexican Ethnic Retail
• Club, Mass, and other National Accounts
• Translate brand and portfolio strategies into channel-specific growth plans.
• Define priority occasions, categories, and platforms by channel.
• Demand Creation (Sales Overnight)

𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲:

• Distribution gains
• Velocity growth
• Basket expansion
• Lead development of customer-specific selling stories, playbooks, and toolkits.
• Partner with Sales to support new item launches, line reviews, and expansions.
• Brand Building (Brand Overnight)
• Bring brand platforms to life in-store and across retailer digital ecosystems.
• Create disruptive activation that builds mental and physical availability.
• Ensure consistent but flexible brand expression across channels.

𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

• Own in-store marketing strategy: displays, POS, secondary placements, demos, and sampling.
• Lead digital shelf and retailer media strategy in partnership with Brand and eCommerce.
• Drive excellence in execution and post-event analysis.
• National Accounts & Customer Co-Marketing
• Develop joint business planning marketing components with top customers.
• Identify and activate co-marketing and shopper insights opportunities.
• Customize programs by retailer while protecting brand integrity.
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Serve as primary marketing partner to Sales, Category Management, and Revenue Growth Management.
• Align with Brand, Innovation, and Insights on priorities and timing.
• Manage external agencies and partners.
• Budget & Performance Management
• Own channel marketing budget and ROI tracking.
• Establish KPIs tied to distribution, velocity, trial, and repeat.
• Optimize spend toward highest-return activities.
• Success Metrics
• Incremental distribution and velocity gains by channel.
• Growth in branded and unbranded meal solutions sales.
• Launch success and speed to scale.
• Improved retailer media ROI.
• Stronger brand awareness and consideration in priority channels.

Specific Skills and Abilities Required

• Builder and operator mindset
• Commercially obsessed, shopper-first
• Influential leader and strong collaborator
• Comfortable in fast-growth, entrepreneurial

Additional Required Skills

• A passion for rich, vibrant and the insanely crave-able world of good REAL food.
• Has the ability to turn strangers into Familia
• Someone who would proudly and passionately celebrate the Hispanic culture through REAL food.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related field; MBA a plus.
• 8–12+ years of CPG experience with deep shopper/channel marketing focus.
• Proven success driving growth in Retail and National Accounts.
• Experience with ethnic or multicultural brands strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical and commercial acumen.

The HRIS Analyst provides day-to-day operational and project support for the Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS). This role serves as a technical point of contact for assigned functional areas and partners closely with HR subject matter experts to ensure data integrity, system optimization, reporting accuracy, and process improvement. The HRIS Analyst also supports HRIS-related upgrades and initiatives across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Support HRIS implementation projects and programs across all functional areas, including compensation, benefits, onboarding, recruitment, time and attendance, applicant tracking, performance management, training, and change management
• Serve as a technical expert supporting the maintenance of new and existing HR systems and programs
• Act as the HRIS security administrator
• Lead HRIS reporting efforts, including development, maintenance, and governance of the reports library
• Provide customer support to HR teams and employee-related services, including Employee Self-Service (ESS) and Manager Self-Service (MSS)
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and influence outcomes using appropriate communication skills
• Develop training materials and job aids for system end users across identified workstreams
• Train system administrators on system capabilities and support ongoing training initiatives
• Develop and oversee processes to ensure data integrity, including data audits and evaluation of data entry practices
• Drive full system utilization, optimize functionality, and improve business process efficiencies
• Support organizational change management efforts related to system and process changes, including communication, training, and feedback collection
• Support maintenance and administration of programs not fully supported by HRIS (e.g., WOTC, The Work Number, I-9 Management, Unemployment)
• Perform data analysis and prepare regular and ad hoc reports for senior leadership and business leaders
• Maintain, update, and test system integrations with internal departments and external vendors
• Develop presentations as needed
• Provide standard bi-weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reporting to HR and the broader organization

Qualifications

Key Competencies & Characteristics

• Strong knowledge of UKG (UltiPro), with 5–10 years of hands-on experience preferred
• Experience working with iCIMS (applicant tracking system) preferred
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, concatenation, and other advanced functions); strong skills in Word and PowerPoint
• Technologically adept with the ability to work across multiple HRIS platforms and Microsoft applications
• Proven ability to partner with internal and external stakeholders to deliver timely solutions
• High capacity for work; dependable, results-oriented, and able to operate with a strong sense of urgency
• Experience managing multiple vendors and compensation administration outsourcing
• Strong understanding and technical expertise in broad-based compensation programs (executive, sales, base, and variable pay)
• Direct, empathetic communication style
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Strong work ethic, integrity, and sound judgment
• Ability to interpret data, draw logical conclusions, and apply critical thinking to both routine and non-routine problems

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 5–10 years of experience working with UKG/UltiPro
• Minimum 3-5 years of working with iCIMS (applicant tracking system) preferred
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent professional experience
• Solid understanding of HRIS database design, structure, processes, and reporting tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong analytical skills, including experience with workflow development, testing, and debugging
• Working knowledge of HR data reporting
• PHR or SPHR certification preferred but not required

The Enrollment Specialist holds primary responsibility for orienting potential participants and community partners about NEMS Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) and intaking new enrollments for the program. The Enrollment works independently to gather information, set appointments for assessments, and document skilled needs for the incoming cases. They will interact with referral sources, community organizations, family caregivers and participants, giving presentations and sharing information about NEMS PACE, providing tours through the PACE center, and gathering crucial information related to medical and social needs for new participants as the first step in the enrollment process.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Serves as the first point of contact and liaison between the PACE Interdisciplinary Team and potential participants and referral sources.
• Provides clear and concise information about PACE.
• Gathers all necessary information and answers questions while providing education about available services.
• Determines enrollment eligibility through screening, phone intake, and education. Determines potential service needs and assists with the enrollment process.
• Identifies and documents medical and social indications of new PACE participant to establish care needs at initial enrollment.
• Assists and oversees the enrollment of participants through the level of care (LOC) process.
• Works as part of a team to educate referral sources and potential participants and their caregivers on the benefits of NEMS PACE.
• Provides tours of the PACE Center to potential participants and family caregivers while expounding on and highlighting the services provided.
• Presents all approved and enrolling cases to the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Identifies, develops, and maintains relationships with potential PACE referral sources, including medical providers, community organizations, and others.
• Develops and maintains relationships with potential PACE participants who call, email, and/or visit NEMS PACE to support enrollment goals.
• Interacts professionally and respectfully with older adults, including those with cognitive decline and/or physical disabilities.
• Identifies targeted areas for marketing campaigns and outreach education and builds relations with potential referral sources.
• Collects all patient demographic information and required paperwork throughout the enrollment process within the designated timeframe.
• Utilize Epic appropriately and efficiently and serve as content and workflow expert for resolving issues and proposing solutions in Epic.
• Performs other job duties as required by manager/supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• At least one year of experience in sales or community outreach
• Current BLS and First Aid required

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Healthcare, Social Sciences, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum one year of experience working with a frail and/or older adult population.
• Experience giving community presentations.
• Minimum one year of experience working with older adults and their families in a healthcare or community agency setting preferred
• Minimum one year of experience in health care

LANGUAGE:

• Must be able to fluently speak, read and write English.
• Fluency in Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin) is required.
• Fluency in other languages is an asset.

STATUS:

• This is an FLSA non-exempt position.
• This is not an OSHA high-risk position.
• This is a full-time position.

NEMS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer welcoming diversity in our workforce. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

NEMS BENEFITS: Competitive benefits, including free medical, dental and vision insurance for employee, spouse and/or children; and company contribution to 401(k).

Japanese Bilingual Purchasing Coordinator

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. OT as needed

Essential Job Functions

• Coordinate with department manager and Purchasing Agent colleagues to manage relationship with suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery, and compliance with contract terms.
• Issue purchase orders to suppliers.
• Assist department manager to set up stock numbers for new items and products.
• Research and develop products for the Company to sell by tasting and evaluating sample products, visiting production companies, and working with the sales departments and warehouse to identify customer needs and preferences.
• Work with group companies and affiliated companies to assist with processing and shipping orders to their locations.
• Collaborate with the department manager and Purchasing Agent colleagues to negotiate bulk discounts by coordinating with MTC Group for bulk purchases.
• Conduct inventory checks whenever there are discrepancies in the warehouse inventory.
• Assist with annual Food Expo preparations.
• Attend Company events and functions outside of normal working hours.
• Attend semiannual inventory count on designated day, possibly on a weekend.
• Other duties as required by department manager.
• Obligation to answer to all management as requested.

Physical Requirements

• Able to sit and work in an office setting for an extended period of time.
• Able to type and use a computer for extended period of time.
• Able to talk, hear, walk, stand, smell, taste, reach, bend, kneel, and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Working Conditions

o Noise Level: Normal to loud while in the office

o Location: Indoors and travel to vendor sites when necessary

Other Requirements

• Business level English - Read/write/speak/listen required.
• Business level Japanese - Read/write/speak/listen required.
• Maintain a positive attitude.
• Able to work independently and as a team.
• Able to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s Degree in business preferred.
• 2+ years of purchasing experience preferred, preferably in food industry.

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Possess basic mathematical knowledge such as markups, discounts, counting inventory, weight and measurement conversions, combining, etc.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, especially Microsoft Dynamics NAV, highly preferred.
• Knowledge of Japanese foods and liquors 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 Co., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Who We Are

We are Skybound.

We love creators. We love fans. We love thrilling games, indelible images and moving stories. Our roots are in comics, but our brands extend to video games, television, movies, merchandise, and live experiences. We take special pride in original tales, fresh characters, and diverse voices.

From well-known franchises to freshly-minted originals, we offer the chance to join brilliant creators shaping a new generation of entertainment in a concentrated, agile environment where every perspective matters, and any idea can create a breakthrough.

Opportunity

Skybound is looking for a creative, strategic, detail-oriented Editor to acquire and edit comic books across multiple genres. This position will be responsible for acquiring and developing creators/books, as well as working with the editorial, design, publicity, and marketing teams to develop the publishing strategy.

Reports: This position will report to the Editorial Director

Responsibilities: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work with writers and artists to acquire titles with the correct editorial fit for the publishing strategy
• Manage development and production of Skybound original comics, licensed comics, digital comics, media tie-ins, custom projects, and additional projects, as needed
• Read submissions, respond to writers/artists/agents, present projects, negotiate contracts, and monitor payments to authors
• Perform all editorial functions when appropriate, including reading and evaluating proposals, providing revisions to authors, and line editing
• Work closely with creators and internal team to maintain publication schedules and due dates
• Write sales copy for internal positioning and out-of-house product descriptions
• Keep up to date on competitive marketplace, both print and digital
• Demonstrate and strive for continued innovation, creativity, consumer and competitive insights
• Collaborate with team as needed to support imprint strategy, growth, and crowdfunding campaigns
• Provide editorial input into packaging design and copy to ensure key selling features are reflected in the book package

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, with 3-5 years of progressive editorial and acquisitions experience within the comic book industry.
• Experience editing comic books and extensive knowledge of the comic book marketplace
• Knowledge of art, ability to discuss composition, color, and design required
• Strong communication and editorial skills
• Experience finding, editing, and cultivating key creators
• Strong project management, planning and organizing, teamwork and collaboration, negotiation skills, and a drive for results
• Good relationships with creators and agents
• High level of creativity/innovation, functional/technical knowledge
• Travel: Domestic travel – occasional

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time

Salary Range: $68,000 - $75,000

• Actual base salary is dependent on several factors including but not limited to; market dynamics, location and region, experience, specialized skills/training (education), level of responsibility, budgetary considerations, tenure at the company (for current employees), etc.
• The salary range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees
• Compensation decisions are dependent on circumstances of each role

Skybound offers a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, as well as free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We also offer a 401K plan with 4% match, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, generous time off, wellness benefits, and tuition reimbursement.

Company Overview

Skybound is a multiplatform content company working closely with creators and their intellectual properties, extending stories and universes to new platforms, including comics, television, film, tabletop and video games, books, digital content, events, and beyond. We are home to critically-acclaimed global franchises, including The Walking Dead and Invincible.

Skybound Games produces, publishes and distributes video and tabletop games across all genres, including the multi-million-unit selling The Walking Dead video game series. In addition to our wholly-owned franchises, we work with independent developers to foster and create original games with compelling characters and worlds, strong creator and artistic focus, and innovative approaches to engaging genres.

Invincible is one of Skybound's tentpole franchises (celebrating 20 years!) and spans the world of comic books, merchandise, video games, and the critically acclaimed adult animated television series on Prime Video. Now in its second season, the television show has consistently ranked as one of Prime Videos top-streamed series with a 99% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Based on the groundbreaking comic book by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker, and Ryan Ottley, Invincible revolves around 18-year-old Mark Grayson, who’s just like every other guy his age—except his father is (or was) the most powerful superhero on the planet. Still reeling from Nolan’s betrayal in Season One, Mark struggles to rebuild his life as he faces a host of new threats, all while battling his greatest fear - that he might become his father without even knowing it.

The show stars Steven Yeun, with Sandra Oh, Zazie Beetz, Grey Griffin, Chris Diamantopoulos, Walton Goggins, Gillian Jacobs, Jason Mantzoukas, Ross Marquand, Khary Payton, Zachary Quinto, Andrew Rannells, Kevin Michael Richardson, Seth Rogen, and J.K. Simmons. Executive producers include Skybound's own Kirkman, David Alpert, and Margaret M. Dean.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Skybound we value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! Skybound is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, hair texture or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Skybound complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination.

Skybound will consider applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the CA Fair Chance Act and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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