Sales Assistant - Ft Kenosha, Wi

Does your employer treat you and their customers/vendors like family?

Join Heartland Produce Company, where we are passionate about delivering consistently fresh produce from our family to yours! Every day, with excellence, we selflessly serve our customers, vendors, co-workers and community! We have fun while keeping it real – Real, Fresh, Produce!

Check us out at heartlandproduce.com!

Sales Assistant– Supporting sales and purchasing staff in managing customer and vendor accounts.

Hours: 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday; every other weekend (will be discussed in further detail upon interview)

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Communicate with customers and vendors daily in a polite and accommodating manner

· Assist in producing and distributing marketing materials

· Develop and maintain strong working relations with customers and vendors

· Resolve customer inquiries in a timely and professional manner

· Data entry – sales orders, purchase orders & pricing points

· Help run reports to track customer and vendor trends

· Possible opportunities to cross train in shipping and receiving offices

Qualifications:

· High School diploma or equivalent required – Associates/Bachelor’s Degree preferred

· Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

· Previous customer service, sales or marketing experience preferred

· Highly detail-oriented

· Excellent customer service skills

· Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint

Ø Must have strong foundational skills but we are willing to train an individual to match job expectations

Benefits and Compensation

· $21/hour starting rate (pay may increase with experience level)

· 100% paid insurance, (Medical, Basic Life and Dental) for employees -- eligible after 31 days

· 80% paid insurance (Medical and Dental) for dependents -- eligible after 31 days

· Vision and Voluntary life insurance

· Short-term and Long-term disability coverage

· Critical Illness and Accident coverage

· Flex Spending Account

· Traditional 401(k) and Roth 401(k) – Employer Match up to 5%

· Paid Time Off and Holidays

· End of the year bonus

Advancement opportunities are available to those willing to better themselves and the company by going above and beyond for our customers.

Work with us to deliver consistent results for our customers. We are excited to grow with you!

This list of job duties is intended to provide a general overview and is not exhaustive. We value flexibility and collaboration, and as such, additional responsibilities may arise to support our team and organizational goals. Those assigned to this role should be prepared to undertake tasks beyond those specified and adapt to dynamic work expectations.

We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Join us in building a team that reflects the diversity of the world we live in.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Retail Sales: 2 years (Preferred)
• Customer Service: 2 years (Preferred)
• Retail Marketing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft Excel: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person