Customer Service Sales Assistant

***Please note that walk-ins or calls are not accepted.***

TO APPLY: Please submit your resume in WORD or PDF format along with a COVER LETTER that includes your salary request.

We are looking for a full-time Customer Service Sales Assistant for a fruit brokerage firm. This position requires the candidate to be a vibrant front office assistant who is a highly-motivated self-starter, extremely detail oriented, capable of working efficiently in both an independent capacity and team environment. Candidate must be flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient, operating with a high level of professionalism and discretion. There will be multiple tasks to do and it is up to the associate to prioritize and make sure that everything is taken care of. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to communicate services provided by the company and be able to problem solve and answer clients’ questions when they occur.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Customer service: interact with customers daily, process sales memos, occasionally arrange time sensitive logistics, prepare reports and digitally manage product quality documentation
• Sales team assistance: coordinate samples, trade show preparation, customer research, assemble quotes and support the team effort
• General office administrative tasks: answer phones, file organization, travel coordination and maintain office supplies
• Assist with various projects as assigned, including working with confidential information
• Contribute to a positive environment and keep a great attitude

Skills and Experience:

Personal and Social Competence

• Ability to take initiative and solve problems
• Strong organization skills
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively with people at all levels
• Professional appearance, attitude and attire
• Team player who will pitch in as the opportunity arises
• Maintains a calm and professional demeanor in high stress situations

Technical Capabilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Ability to learn and demonstrate proficiency in various order processing software applications
• Proven ability to handle high volume business in a highly professional manner
• Accurate and detailed oriented in a fast paced environment

Communication

• Excellent Customer Service and client facing skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in professional written and verbal communication

Education and Experience

• 3+ years of office/clerical experience required
• 3+ years of Customer Service experience required
• Proficient MS Office Skills required
• AA Degree or 4 Year College Degree preferred

Location: Newport Beach, CA

Compensation: DOE

TO APPLY: Please submit your resume in WORD or PDF format along with a COVER LETTER that includes your salary request.

***ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED***

WALK-INS OR CALLS ARE NOT ACCEPTED

www.core-fruit.com