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JOB FILLED - Sales Assistant

Job Description: 

At Muranaka Farms, we have established our exceptional track record of success by providing an uninterrupted supply of our specialty products. We're the largest shipper of bunched green onions in the country, and currently offer 12 types of vegetables in all.

Each is grown with the greatest of care paid to quality, freshness and availability. For example, we've maintained an uninterrupted supply of radish for 30 years. We've worked hard to gain our customers' confidence. Beginning with Southern California supermarket chains, which have been our clients for three decades, we've expanded to become a national grower-shipper.

We have a new opportunity for a Sales Assistant to join our team in Moorpark, CA.
 
We’re looking for a motivated individual who is ready to work in a fast-moving and dynamic environment.  This is an Entry Level position, and is a great way to start a career in the Produce Industry.

Compensation/Salary: 
DOE
Responsibilities & Duties: 
  • Answer incoming phone calls in a professional, courteous manner and assist customers whenever appropriate.
  • Effectively process and manage customer orders from the time they are received until the product ships.
  • Monitor inventory levels.
  • Track customer orders to delivery.
  • Communicate with growers regarding shipments.
  • Track rejected product and finalize settlements for invoicing.
  • Ensure special customer requirements are accurate, current, and properly noted on the orders.
  • Work effectively with sales personnel to resolve issues and disputes regarding shipments, products or accompanying follow-up activity.
  • Provide support in managing e-commerce transactions.
  • Implement quick decisions and problem solving in the sudden and unplanned situations that can occur in produce sales and production.
  • Provide professional customer service in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on process improvement and contribution to improving teamwork and workflow.
  • Provide general support and assistance to other departments as assigned.
Education: 
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required. College degree preferred.
Ideal Candidate: 

The ideal candidate for this position will be highly organized and efficient with their time. You will be proactive, focused, and a problem solver. You will be up to the challenge of the produce industry with its demanding workload and dynamic environment with constant changes.

Qualifications: 
  • Knowledge of computers & software as utilized in the sales environment; Microsoft suite of applications such as, Outlook, Excel, Word.
  • Maintain positive relationships with customers, receivers, and employees at all levels.
  • Ability to consistently meet deadlines and work under pressure.
  • Excellent written and verbal communicating skills.
  • Attention to detail and strong organization skills.

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