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Sales Assistant

Job Description: 

Visalia Produce Sales is a successful grower and shipper of California table grapes and a shipper of Mexican table grapes, as well as a shipper of California citrus, vegetables, tree fruit, and specialty fruit.

Our continued growth and success is due to our team members who are dedicated, committed, and offer a wealth of experience and knowledge to better serve our clients. Over the years we have gained outstanding customers with a relationship based on trust and consistency.

Visalia Produce Sales, has an exciting new opportunity for a Sales Assistant to join their team in Kingsburg, California.

We’re looking for a motivated individual who is ready to work in a fast-moving and dynamic environment. This individual will be responsible for providing general support and assistance.

The candidate must possess excellent communication skills, be highly organized, excel at data entry, and have excellent planning and follow-through skills

Responsibilities & Duties: 
  • Assist with order entry and follow-up with shipping staff regarding instructions
  • Answer incoming phone calls in a professional, courteous manner and assist customers whenever appropriate
  • Maintaining complete and accurate records of all sales and customers
  • Maintaining and developing working relationships with the team
  • Maintain EDI systems including iTrade and Foodlink
  • Providing sales support and superior customer service to existing customers
  • Manage and reconcile inventory
  • Assist in Food Safety communication to customers Food Safety procedures
  • Provide general support and assistance
Qualifications: 
  • 2 years of prior sales and shipping experience, desired
  • High School diploma required and at least two years of college, desired
  • Computer proficiency, full Microsoft Office suite and Famous Software a plus
  • Strong customer service skills 
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
  • Excellent organizational & negotiating skills
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to make sound decisions and solve problems
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize urgent duties

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