Job Description

Sales and Administrative Assistant

We are seeking a Sales and Administrative Assistant to support team. Our family-owned farm is based in Abbotsford, BC. Our companies, Greenhouse Delight Foods Inc. and Merom Farms Ltd. have been providing grading, packing, sales and shipping services for local growers of bell peppers for over 10 years, and have been growing sweet bell peppers in greenhouses for over 15 years.

We are looking for someone who is energetic and communicative to work in a supportive capacity with our Sales Manager and Administrative Team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will be able to:

Learn how to effectively navigate and use the Company's ERP software. Managing the iTrade EDI system with regards to outbound orders. Accurately gather, organize and report sales and purchase data to various departments. Ensure all items in an order process are accounted for and communicated to the team. Ensure items going out on orders meet customer and company specifications. Data entry for all items related to sales, purchase orders and customer complaints. Support the Sales Manager in building strong relationships with new and existing customers. Manage customer claims including logging details, following up, reviewing and resolving claims. Resolve service issues quickly and efficiently to the customer's satisfaction. Handle and organize day to day paperwork related to sales and shipping of orders. Collaborate daily with the Sales and Packhouse Managers to determine sales allocations. Be able to take charge and ownership of their role within the company.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To be considered for this position you

must

meet the following minimum requirements:

3+ Years experience as an administrative assistant, or equivalent. Exceptional verbal and written communication with attention to accuracy. A strong team player - You will work in tandem with multiple departments. Good proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, with intermediate Excel skills. Professional manner and strong ethical code. Ability to balance priorities and deadlines. Commitment to working efficiently and accurately. General math and data entry skills.

Experience in the produce industry is not required but it will be considered an asset

We thank all applicants for their interest in working for us. Due to receiving high volumes of resumes we are only able to contact those who have been shortlisted for an interview.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00-$23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person