Sales Administrative Assistant

Spokane Produce is seeking a highly motivated individual for a full-time Sales Administrative Assistant position with a focus on longevity and professional interaction with a diverse population, particularly Military Base customers.

About the Role

Work closely with the Military Produce Specialist to ensure orders for Military Base Exchanges and Commissary Delis are entered correctly and in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Assist Military Produce Specialist with care of all Area 4 (western Washington) and Area 6 Group 1 commissaries, and assist with Area 6 Group 3 (Hawaii) commissaries on weekends.
• Assist with daily web orders, processing daily credits, and resolving issues such as mis-ships and quality problems.
• Manage assigned bases (TBT), all Exchanges, Commissary Delis, and DeCA ROA items.
• Handle all POS duties, including printing weekly promotional signs, shipping them to stores, and ensuring contest POS and banners are ordered and shipped.
• Prepare and send contractual reports to DeCA before the expected due date.
• Assist in communicating Marketing Programs according to the 52-week calendar to Bases and Merchandisers, including weekly promotions, sidewalk sale demos, special events, and floral programs.
• Perform all duties of the Military Produce Specialist and cover during their absence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High-level phone skills and professional, courteous customer interaction.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong knowledge of the Produce Pro System for order entry and report generation.
• Good knowledge of produce items and their seasonality.
• Reliable transportation to ensure arrival by 7:00 AM, Sunday through Thursday.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screen, and comply with drug-free workplace policies (including prohibition of marijuana use).

Benefits

• Competitive wage between $23.00 and $25.00 per hour, DOE.
• Employee discounts starting on your first day.
• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance effective the first of the month after 60 days.
• Paid time off and 401k with employer match after 6 months.

Schedule

Sunday through Thursday, with a start time of 7:00 AM.