Sales Support Specialist

Overview

Garelick Farms, Dairy Farmers of America, is excited to announce an opening for a Sales Support Specialist!

We offer excellent benefits and competitive pay with great growth opportunities!

Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM

Rate $24 - $26 / hr.

Provide administrative and operational support directly to a sales team to assist in achieving sales targets. Collaborate with the sales team to ensure the timely and accurate processing of sales-related tasks. Coordinate activities between the sales representatives, customers, and various internal departments. Support the successful implementation of new accounts and ongoing account service to customers.

• Prepare and document all quote, proposal, submission, or contract information as directed in designated system, ensuring information is properly updated to reflect all account activity
• Perform required follow ups to ensure timely completion of quotes and delivery of proposals
• Remarket renewals, contact customers, create renewal proposals, and handle other renewal activities in coordination with sales
• Complete all necessary paperwork, ensuring proper signatures, and provide completed paperwork to appropriate group within established time frames
• Maintain organized records of leads, sales activities, customer interactions (inbound or outbound), and communications in designated system, ensuring information is accurate, comprehensive, and up to date
• Liaise with other departments or escalate to supervisor to address customer concerns and ensure effective problem resolution
• Assist in creating sales reports (customer inquiries, sales trends, customer complaints, delivery or service problems, reasons for product returns, etc.), forecasts, and performance analyses for the sales team
• Assist in lead generation and qualification activities, such as data research and prospecting. Call out on prospect lists to assess interest in products and/or services and forward all leads to the sales team
• Participate in sales meetings, providing updates on sales status, customer feedback, and other relevant information
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop marketing content to support sales staff
• Support order processing and management if appropriate. Process sales orders accurately; coordinate fulfillment, shipping, and delivery to meet customer expectations; monitor the order status and provide regular updates to customers and the sales team; and handle order changes, cancellations, and returns, ensuring compliance with company policies
• Maintain updated knowledge of the company s products and services to address customer inquiries effectively
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 1 to 2 years of sales support, customer service, or related experience
• Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment

• Knowledge and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company specific systems
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing for a diverse range of internal and external audiences
• Able to handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalism
• Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to provide quality deliverables on time
• Able to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports
• Able to follow directions and meet deadlines
• Able to work independently and in a team-oriented collaborative environment
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans