Sales Coordinator - Citrus/Cherries/Specialty

Job Title: Sales Coordinator-Citrus/Cherries/Specialty

Reports To: President of Citrus Division

Work Schedule: General Business hours with required meal and rest breaks

Position Type: Full Time Onsite

FLSA Status: Exempt

Compensation: $65K + DOE (Dependent on experience)

Position Summary: A Sales Coordinator is quick-thinking, flexible, and able to juggle multiple and diverse responsibilities with a strong emphasis on organization and an unwavering attention to detail. This is a demanding and fast-moving position that requires a proactive and positive thinker who can exercise good judgment, effective communication, and initiative.

The primary external responsibilities of this position are to partner with and provide support to select members of the sales team to ensure optimal performance and customer satisfaction. In doing so, they will develop a deep and thorough understanding of the domestic and imported citrus processes.

Job Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required for this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to ensure individuals with disabilities are able to perform the work functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide attentive support to key salespeople including answering phones, maintaining records, inputting orders and assisting in the order fulfillment process.
• Utilize various customer EDI programs including Grocery EC, ITrade Foodlink.
• Coordinate with transportation to secure customer trucks, transfer trucks, schedule customer trucks/appointments and following up on trucks for successful on time delivery.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with other departments, related companies and third-party vendors.
• Maintain accurate records and filing.
• Prepare and manage reports on behalf of assigned senior staff members.
• Will possess the ability to identify any potential problems.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Incorporate and uphold our Sustainability Ambition in daily operations:
• Environmental Stewardship: Minimize our ecological footprint through the implementation of sustainable practices. Conserve resources, reduce waste, and help ensure the future of fruit.
• Social Equity: Foster an inclusive, diverse, and fair workplace. Value everyone’s unique perspective and experience, promoting equal opportunity and community engagement.
• Governance Excellence: Uphold high standards of corporate governance, transparency, and ethical conduct. Ensure integrity in decision-making processes and demonstrate accountability.

Additional Qualifications:

• Must be punctual, reliable and have a positive attitude.
• Eager to take on addition projects or responsibilities.
• Possess excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Thrive in a high-pressure environment.
• Willing and able to follow-up, dig into details and find solutions to time sensitive manners.
• Superior organization, planning, multitasking and prioritizing skills.
• Solid computer/technical knowledge and able to effectively use MS Office suite products.
• Famous Software knowledge preferred.
• Assume additional responsibilities and/or projects as needed.
• TWIC Card or TWIC Card eligible.

Experience:

• 1-2 years of experience in produce-related operations or related field (highly preferred.)

Education:

• BA or equivalent degree from an accredited institution, in a related field or equivalent years of experience.

General Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• This is largely an administrative role; however, some filing and scanning is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.
• Driving/climbing in and out of a vehicle.

Mobility and Travel:

• Ability to travel occasionally to locations and warehouses. Travel is expected for this position in the local Reedley Dinuba surrounding areas. Travel to other U.S. facilities may be required from time to time.

Handling and Inspection:

• Lifting and Carrying: Occasionally lifting and carrying boxes of fruit or samples, typically weighing up to 25-30 pounds.
• Manual Dexterity: Ability to handle and inspect fruit samples, requiring good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.

Office Work:

• Seated Work: Extended periods of sitting while working at a computer, attending virtual meetings, and completing paperwork.
• Computer Use: Frequent use of computers, which involves repetitive motions such as typing and using a mouse.

Warehouse and Storage Facilities:

• Temperature Variations: Exposure to different temperature conditions when visiting refrigerated storage facilities or warehouses.
• Climbing: Occasionally climbing ladders or steps to access stored products.

Health and Safety:

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Use of appropriate PPE when required, such as gloves, safety glasses, and protective footwear.
• Safety Protocols: Adherence to safety protocols and guidelines, especially in packing and storage facilities.

Supervisory Responsibility:

N/A

Visual and Sensory Requirements:

• Visual Acuity: Good visual acuity to inspect fruit quality and detect any defects or issues.
• Sensory Evaluation: Ability to use sensory skills such as taste and smell to assess fruit quality.

Communication:

• Clear Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in person, over the phone, and via email, which is essential for coordinating with suppliers, clients, and team members.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Notice: Dayka Hackett LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Dayka Hackett, LLC reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.