Sales Support; Assistant

Sales Support (Assistant)

Hayden Valley Foods, the nation’s leading privately owned and operated nut and snack company, has an immediate opening for a Sales Support associate on 1st shift. This role supports our sales team in a professional office environment.

This position operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.

• Process and prepare sample requests for various departments, primarily sales.
• Manage Fed Ex shipments, relay pertinent information to proper members of the team upon shipment processing.
• Maintain sample log and track samples after shipping.
• Communicate and collaborate with quality, purchasing, production, and shipping departments.
• Provide direct support to sales representatives and customer service team on field sales projects and floating assignments as needed.
• Handle daily email communications, respond to requests and follow up on status.
• Answer phones.
• Input sales orders.
• Support graphic design department with trade show coordination and marketing materials.
• Identify process efficiency recommendations based on issues raised by the sales team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma required.
• Experience in and knowledge of food manufacturing industry is highly desirable.
• Physical requirements:
  
  talk or hear, stand, walk, use hands to finger/handle/feel, reach with hands and arms, occasionally lift or move objects up to 30 pounds.

Position type:
Full‑time, minimum 40 hours per week. Must have exemplary attendance.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Present information clearly and effectively, responding to email communication.
• Embodies company values such as Accountability, Passion, Integrity, Innovation, and Humility.
• High‑energy, drive and ambition with a sense of urgency.
• Excellent communication skills, written, verbal, listening, articulate with ability to explain/interpret complex issues clearly and mindfully of audience.
• Consultative and collaborative work style with customers and internal departments.
• Well organized, able to prioritize, plan proactively, manage conflicting priorities.
• Comfortable in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
• Enthusiastic learner, eager to meet challenges and quickly assimilate new concepts.
• Displays confidence and subject‑matter expertise in role.

Competitive salary $43,000‑$45,000 depending on experience.
401(k), medical, dental, vision, prescription, supplemental, and life insurance packages.
Company paid $50K life‑insurance policy.
PTO (vacation/sick) and 7 company paid holidays.

Hayden Valley Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Hayden Valley Foods provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The Company expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Company's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including separation.

The Company employs only United States citizens or persons otherwise legally authorized to work in the United States.

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.