JOB TITLE:   Sales Intern

Posted: 03/04/13
  

Sales Intern


Results and Outcomes
Provides support and assistance to the sales, marketing and categories in day-to-day operational and administrative support in an efficient and effective manner. Ensures sales and inventory levels of a specific deal are managed effectively. Coordinates all products and orders in a timely and accurate manner.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities
• Assists in developing and creating customer and industry presentations using presentation and spreadsheet software.
• Answers incoming phone calls in a professional, courteous manner and assists customers whenever appropriate.
• Assists in researching and producing sales related reports.
• Assists in coordination of meetings – taking notes and follows up on action plans.
• Provides research, coordination and administration for office and industry events such as the PMA and National Sales Conference .
• Works effectively with sales personnel to resolve issues and disputes regarding shipments, products or accompanying follow-up activity.
• Enters and updates orders.
• Provides support in managing e-commerce transactions through iTrade and other platforms with our customers.
• Provides general support and assistance to other departments as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Behaviors
• Ability to work well and contribute positively in a team environment
• Ability to handle a multitude of responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Must be a dependable self-starter with a positive attitude
• Promotes a customer-focused culture in alignment with the company’s core values, business principles, and climate goals

Credentials
• Recent completion or in the final semester of Bachelor’s Degree in Agribusiness, or Food Marketing

Experience
• Previous experience in a sales and marketing support capacity an asset

Skills and Technical Knowledge
• Good communication skills-oral and written
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to speak Spanish an asset
• Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint at an intermediate level

Credentials
• Degree in business with a sales and marketing focus

Visit www.oppyproduce.com  to learn more about The Oppenheimer Group

Send your resume to:
Human Resources
#101 - 11 Burbidge Street
Coquitlam, BC V3K 7B2