Sales Coordinator
Lawton Family Farms
Full-time
Plant City, Florida
Posted 2 years ago
Job Description:
Lawton Family Farms is seeking a Sales Coordinator.
As the Sales Coordinator you will work with account managers and other members of the distribution team to maintain the highest level of service to our customers. You will receive customer purchase orders, as well as create supplier purchase orders and coordinate with logistics and warehouse personnel to ensure delivery within lead times from customers.
Job Description:
- Assist in the day-to-day sales order processing tasks ensuring that all orders are properly entered into the sales system
- Answer incoming calls to the sales department and route them to the correct sales representative
- Review sales orders in the system checking them for accuracy
- Interface with the company’s finance and accounting departments as required to reconcile issues related to customer or vendor invoicing
- Assist designated Account Manager with managing transportation logistics for customers that require delivered terms of sale
- Receive orders from customer and create purchase orders and prepare invoices
- Follow up on customer and supplier inquiries and monitor delivery information
- Work closely with logistics provider regarding deliveries of scheduled shipments
- Handle the needs of customers, shippers, and sales account managers
Requirements:
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, business, or accounting
- Prior experience in the produce industry
- Effective communication and customer service skills
- Problem solving and analytical skills