Sales Assistant
Dayka & Hackett
Full-time
Posted 2 years ago
Job Description:
Fantastic support opportunity with growing East Coast produce sales office.
Job Description: Work closely with and support select senior members of our sales team to ensure optimal performance and customer satisfaction. Develop a deep and thorough understanding of the sales and order process.
Job Duties:
- Enter manifests; track containers and cargo
- Inventory management and allocation
- Provide attentive support to key salespeople including answering phones, maintaining records, inputting orders and assisting in the order process
- Utilize various customer EDI programs including Grocery EC, ITrade & Foodlink
- Assist with transportation including securing transfer trucks, negotiating rates, scheduling customer trucks/appointments and following up on trucks for successful on time delivery
- Effectively communicate and collaborate with other departments, related companies and third-party vendors
- Represent the company and network at occasional events in a professional and positive manner
- Maintain accurate records and filing
- Prepare and manage reports on behalf of assigned senior staff members
- Develop a deep understanding of Famous Software and its capabilities
Requirements:
- Must be punctual, reliable and have a positive attitude
- Possess excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Thrive in a high-pressure environment
- Willing and able to follow-up, dig into details and find solutions to time sensitive manners
- Superior organization, planning, multitasking and prioritizing skills
- Solid computer/technical knowledge and able to effectively use MS Office suite products
- Famous Software knowledge preferred
- Assume additional responsibilities and/or projects as needed
- TWIC Card or TWIC Card Eligible
Compensation:
- Competitive pay
- Company paid medical, dental and life insurance
- Vacation and paid time off
- 401(k) programs with employer contribution
- Bonus plan
Interested candidates should submit their resume to careers@daykahackett.com(link sends e-mail).