North & South Sales Account Manager

Job Title: North & South Sales Account Manager

Location: Pico Rivera, CA

Company: G.P. De Silva Spices

Industry: Cinnamon and Spices

Employment Type: Full-Time / On-Site

Compensation: Hourly Pay + Commission

Travel: International travel required (including short notice)

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced International Sales Account Manager / Representative to join our team, specializing in cinnamon and spice products across North, Central, and South America. This role is ideal for a motivated sales professional with a strong background in international food sales, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to fulfillment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute international sales strategies for North, Central, and South America
• Manage and grow existing accounts while identifying and developing new customer relationships
• Promote and sell cinnamon and spice products to international customers
• Enter, track, and manage sales orders from receipt through delivery
• Follow through on all sales orders to ensure timely fulfillment and customer satisfaction
• Coordinate closely with customers on specific packaging requirements
• Handle or assist with export documentation and international logistics
• Maintain accurate sales records and reports using computer-based systems
• Travel internationally for customer visits, trade shows, and business meetings, sometimes on short notice

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of international sales experience in the food industry (spice experience strongly preferred)
• Fluent in Spanish and English (spoken and written)
• Strong computer skills, including sales order entry, and tracking systems
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple accounts and follow detailed processes
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the spice industry
• Knowledge of export regulations, documentation, and logistics
• Familiarity with customized food packaging requirements

Benefits

• Health Care
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation / Sick Days
• 401k
• 401k Match

Why Join Us?

• Competitive hourly wage plus commission
• Opportunity to work in a growing international market
• Hands-on involvement with global customers and premium spice products

If you’re a motivated international sales professional with a passion for food and spices, we’d love to connect.