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 |