Sales Team Administrative Assistant

Coldbrook, NS

We are a $40 million food industry leader with an established international reputation for high‐quality produce. Our operations include Eastern Canada's largest apple packing and storage operation, an agricultural division, and a retail division. We are committed to excellence, respect for people, families and communities. We are always looking for energetic and talented people ready to take on new challenges! 

We are currently looking for a Sales Planner. Reporting to the VP Sales and Marketing you will provide support to the sales team with the day-to-day operational and administrative needs by analyzing inventory and assisting with coordinating orders in a timely and accurate manner. 

Responsibilities:

• Assist the sales department in conducting sales activities, planning for sales strategies and inventory management.
• Shipment coordination including daily planning, generation of paperwork, booking trucks and follow-up
• Be responsive to day-to-day issues, take proactive role in improvement initiatives and be a high-performing team player
• Work closely with Sales, Production, and Shipping departments to ensure scheduling within the required timeframe
• Track incoming/outgoing shipments and deliveries communicating delays, etc. to appropriate stake holders
• Manage internal and external controls related to packaging inventory
• Back up the Produce Sales Coordinator including daily order entry and billing

Qualifications:

• Exceptional multitasking and organization skills
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy; detail-oriented
• Excellent people and communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced plant environment with minimal or no supervision
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software
• Results focused with excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to analyze and determine priorities and adjust as circumstances change
• Resourceful with an eye for continuous improvement opportunities and the ability to recommend and implement positive change
• Forklift operation experience is an asset

Benefits:

• Day Shift 7:30 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday
•  4% vacation pay
• Health and Vision Care Benefits
• Medical and vision plan 
• Steel toe boot allowance
• Team/Community Building Events

If you are a motivated and energetic individual wishing to work in a challenging work environment, we'd love to hear from you!