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Sales Assistant

Job Description: 

The Sales Assistant performs a variety of clerical and administrative activities to support the Coastline Sales Staff.  The Sales Assistant is responsible for ensuring the smooth flow of information and follow up for existing and prospective customers.  The position reports to the Sales/Commodity Supervisor.

Responsibilities & Duties: 
  • Maintains customer relations via phone, email, written and promotional media
  • Processes orders timely, handles complaints and resolution
  • Perform accurate data entry
  • Coordinate transportation requirements as needed
  • Ability to quickly learn industry-related systems such as I-Trade Network, USDA PCIT and other applications in order to check inventory to assure product availability or identify issues; reports any discrepancies/issues to supervisor

    * must be available for shift assignment and for Saturday rotation

Skills: 
  • Exceptional communication skills, both in oral and written medium, excellent telephone skills and demonstrated proficiency in composing written communication
  • Knowledgeable of and proficient in database management
  • Persuasive, courteous with good telephone communication skills
  • Diligent, ambitious and confident
  • Perceptive to supervisors needs and possess strong customer service focus
  •  Self-starter, resourceful, well organized and detail oriented
  • Dependable and maintain a positive attitude
  • Strong organizational skills with high-energy level and comfortable performing
  • Multifaceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities
Qualifications: 
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; knowledge of Famous software is a Plus
  • Agricultural experience is a Plus

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