Now Hiring - Sunny Skies produce - Sales Executive Assistant in Soledad, CA

Full description of the position

ABOUT BRAGA FRESH:

For three generations the Braga family has been farming in the western United States from the Salinas Valley to Yuma, Arizona. With more than 20 years of a certified organic farming program in place, we are one of the fastest growing organic produce companies in America. A vertically integrated company, we mix innovation with tradition to grow, ship and process fresh vegetables and salads year-round under the Braga Farms and Josie’s Organics brands.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Sales Executive Assistant will report directly to the VP of Sales. They will execute daily tasks and responsibilities, while being proactive in maintaining on-going projects listed below:

• Managing Online Retailer Specific PlatformsUpdating pricing, contracts, SKU details

Creating & submitting promotions
Coordinate & distribute information to sales team

• Marketing & SalesPreparing Sales Presentations

Research ways to build improved communication processes within sales team
Attend sales meetings, keep meeting notes, and assist with customer follow up
Collaborate with marketing & sales team as needed to fulfill sales requests
Prepare Item Fact Sheets, compile SKU data by customer requests
Generate Price Sheets
Assist with RFP preparation & Submission
Research industry topics, provide summary to sales team

Sample Requests:

• Support R&D with packing sample requests for customers and tradeshows.
• Locate & provide accompanying marketing and sales materials by request

Administrative Duties:

• Maintaining internal sales reports & communicating changes with sales team
• Help monitor customer communications
• Generate & distribute sales reports
• Updating & maintaining spreadsheets
• Ad hoc: Other duties and tasks as assigned

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Multi-task, work under pressure and tight deadlines with sense of urgency
• Strong planning and organizational skills with ability to think and communicate strategically
• Excellent written and verbal skills. Ability to generate well written emails, memos, and sales communications
• Ability to work independently with clear direction
• Professional, self-motivated and goal oriented

REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires local area travel, personal use of vehicle, must have a valid driver’s license and be insured. Work-related mileage will be reimbursed.

EDUCATION &/OR EXPERIENCE:

• College degree, currently enrolled in college, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Agribusiness, Communications or Public Relations preferred.
• Sales and Marketing experience is a plus.
• Requires continuing education as needed for role and other job-related areas.
• Experience using Dropbox, Google Analytics, Google Docs, Smartsheet, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Excel, Power Point and Word.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Sales / Marketing (Preferred)
• Agriculture (Preferred)

Work Location: One location