Job Description:
Be the first person our customers contact.
United with Earth, a full line Produce broker company is looking for an Administrative Assistant to join their fast growing company either part time or full time with an opportunity to grow within the company.
Please submit a resume, letter of interest and compensation preferred. Please include a minimum of 3 professional and 2 personal references. Please be advised that only applications that include a resume, letter of interest and fulfill the minimum references will be reviewed. And must have a clean background check.
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Taking sales orders and placing them with vendors
- Tracking orders from point of origin until ships to customer
- Following up on leads and cold calling
- Gain knowledge of produce/or services offered and managing accounts
- Working closely with the owner of the company as an executive assistant and supporting all functions of daily business.
- Traveling and presenting at produce shows, setting up booths and etc..
- Ability to follow up and finish tasks in a timely manner
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Work in a fast pace/exciting work environment with the ability to meet deadlines.
Education:
- College Degree Preferred
- New college graduates are welcome to apply
Qualifications:
- 2 Years experience in an Administrative Position, or Bachelor’s Degree in a related Field
- Honest with highest level of integrity
- Customer service & great social skills
- Sensitive to various cultural backgrounds
- Proficiency in computer, writing skills and texting
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Quick books
- Organizational skills and detail oriented
- Communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment
- Ability to work well in a fast pace / high pressured environment
- Ability to multi-task (very important)
- Dedication in supporting the direction and vision of the owner
- Fast learner / self starter
- Flexible schedule
- Be reliable and punctual
- Demonstrates initiative and flexibility
- Clear background check
- Excellent references
- Bilingual -- (Preferred but not limited to)
- Knowledge in the Produce Industry -- (Preferred but not limited to)
- Knowledge in graphic design or website maintenance (preferred but not limited to)
