Sales Support Assistant

Sales Support Assistant – Kings River Packing

Apply for the Sales Support Assistant role at Kings River Packing.

Location:

Headquarters office in Sanger, CA. This is a full‑time on‑site position.

Kings River Packing, LP an 8th generation family‑owned grower‑packer‑shipper invites you to be part of our dynamic team. With roots dating back to 1853, we’re integral to the citrus industry, growing and marketing citrus across domestic and international markets. During our offseason, we import citrus from various countries. As we plan for growth, our hands‑on owners prioritize excellence and integrity. Join us in embodying these values.

Kings River Packing is looking to hire two Sales Support Assistants to collaborate with key members of our sales and marketing team. In this role, you’ll support various teams, allowing them to focus on the sales function of the company’s conventional and organic citrus products. Your responsibilities will vary and be time‑sensitive, ensuring efficient operations throughout the day and week.

You must be able to professionally handle continually changing work requests.

• Assist in order entry and other tasks around the marketing of both domestic and import citrus crops.
• Facilitate tasks around maintaining, servicing our sales agents & other team members with current customer relationships.
• Provide fruit samples and packaging samples/information.
• Collaborate with production and Supply/Demand teams to gather information and key details for the sales team.
• Respond quickly and accurately with information to support customer needs.
• Strategize and execute assigned tasks and goals.
• Coordinate scheduling, handle various projects, deadlines and reports.
• Perform other work‑related duties and projects as directed.
• Maintain constantly changing Customer Spec Sheets.

• High School diploma is required; bachelor’s degree in business or related field is preferred.
• 2 years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Must possess strong and accurate typing and 10‑key skills. Minimum speed of 50 WPM.
• Experience working with Famous Software highly preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Alignment with company’s mission and core values.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with peers and packing house teams.
• Must be dependable, punctual, self‑motivated and able to take direction.
• Team‑oriented, service‑focused attitude.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time, working from a computer, talking on the phone.
• Onsite work schedule Monday – Friday with flexibility as needed.

• $25.00 – $30.00 per hour, based on experience.
• Medical and Dental and Vision Benefits.
• Generous paid time off, 48 hours sick leave and 7 paid holidays.
• 401(k) with 4% matching after 1 year service.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and dependent care.

This information reflects a base salary range that Kings River Packing reasonably expects to pay for the position based on a number of factors which may include job‑related knowledge, skills, education, certification, and experience. The job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.