Job Description:
The Sales Assistant will assist the Sales Department in day-to-day activities throughout the year. Please review the responsibilities and requirements below and apply today if you would like to join our team!
Compensation/Salary:
DOE
Requirements:
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High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required
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2 or more years job experience in sales support
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Ability to communicate effectively and maintain effective relationships with staff and customers
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Exceptional organizational skills with outstanding follow through
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Flexible, with the ability to multi-task in a demanding, stressful environment
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Excellent telephone skills and computer proficiency with knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Famous
Responsibilities & Duties:
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Assist sales staff in answering phones, emails and all internet communications
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Communicate with customers, growers and operations supervisors
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Launch inventory screens and prepare office for daily activity (early morning)
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Ensure complete documentation on sales orders, for submission to accounting (passing, shipping register, confirmation of sales, Phytosanitary certificate, etc.)
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Maintain EDI systems including iTrade and Foodlink
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Update and distribute daily production and sales reports
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Coordinate logistics on delivered sales and purchased product
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Inventory management
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Distribute daily operation reports
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Assist with order entry and follow-up with shipping staff regarding shipping instructions
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Assist with product samples and marketing materials for distribution to customers
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Assist with sales with querying of reports and collection of information
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Assist with sales with preparation of sales presentations and proposals
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Assist with harvest projections and schedules
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Assist sales department with order fulfillment