Job Title: Sales Assistant
Job Location: California-Los Angeles
Job Type: Full Time
Education Level: Bachelors Degree
Work Experience: 2+ to 5 Years
Job Shift: First Shift
Yearly Salary:50K-70K
Company Name: Sun Pacific
Contact Information: HR   Director ([email protected])
Job Description:
Sun Pacific� moves over 35 million boxes of fresh fruit from its farm land in the San Joaquin
Valley.  Sun Pacific� is the largest kiwi grower in North America, the largest grower/shipper
of Navels in the U.S., the largest grower/shipper of Clementines in the U.S., the 2nd largest
tomato grower in California and world renown for the highest quality table grapes in the
Western Hemisphere.







Sun Pacific� has an excellent opportunity for Sales Assistants preferably with experience in
the produce industry.  The successful candidates will be pro-active self starters with proven
customer service skills as well as exceptional computer skills. Wal-mart replenishment
knowledge/experience would be a plus. Candidates must also show the desire and have potential
of moving into a direct sales position.







Essential Responsibilities:









General clerical/sales support to Sales Manager and other sales staff;




Preparing and Maintaining daily, weekly and monthly reports;




Answering of all telephone sales lines;




Managing and maintaining EDI including but not limited to I-Trade, Retail Link, Foodlink and
ADX;




Providing professional customer service in a fast paced environment, with a focus on process
improvement and contribution to improving teamwork and workflow;




Coordinating events and activities in collaboration with Sales, Marketing & Category
Development;




Constantly strives to develop skill set necessary to meet department and company strategic
goals;




Representing Sun Pacific in an ethical and business-like professional manner in all
interactions with customers, suppliers, co-workers and the business community at large;




Maintaining a safe and professional work area; and,




Performing other duties as instructed by manager.






Desired Qualifications:












Produce industry experience expertise strongly desired;




Bachelor�s degree in related field, a plus;




Strong organizational and planning skills;




Wal-mart replenishment knowledge/experience, a plus;




Desire of potentially becoming a full pledged Sales Associate;




Ability to perform well under pressure and in a fast paced, challenging, diverse, yet rewarding
environment;




Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills;




Must have the ability to be adaptable and flexible in a results-oriented environment with quick
cycle times;




Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Internet;




Intermediate to advanced level skill in Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;




Proficiency with a transaction system used in the industry;




Dependable and reliable with strong interpersonal skills;




Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple concurrent responsibilities;




Highly motivated, pro-active self-starter with the ability to solve problems in a resolute
manner;




Ability to work in a team environment, build positive working relationships and gain respect
and confidence from all levels of management and staff;




A proven track record of honesty, integrity, energy, intensity, teamwork and leadership
skills;




Positive, outgoing personality; and




Bilingual in English and Spanish, a plus.



Benefits Offered:











Medical Insurance




Dental Insurance




Defined Pension Plan




Vacation Pay




Sick Pay




Holiday Pay
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