SALES ADMINISTRATOR

About Trident Seafoods

Trident Seafoods is North America's largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company. Trident is a privately held, 100 percent USA-owned company with global operations in 6 countries and serves customers in almost 60 countries. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington (USA), Trident employs approximately 7,700 people worldwide each year and partners with over 2,700 independent fishermen and crewmembers in Alaska. Trident catches and processes virtually every commercial species of salmon, whitefish, and crab harvested in the North Pacific and Alaska. The global supply chain also encompasses cultured and wild species sourced from an international network of trusted suppliers.

Summary

The Sales Administrator delivers high-quality administrative and operational support to the sales team, ensuring efficient execution of core sales processes, accurate data management, and seamless day-to-day operations. This role enables sales leaders to focus on revenue growth and customer engagement.

Essential Functions

• Prepares presentations, customer materials, and sales documentation to support sales execution
• Supports pricing updates, contract documentation, and bid submission inputs
• Manages order-related administrative tasks and tracks issue resolution across internal teams
• Maintains accurate customer, pricing, and contract data within CRM and internal systems
• Generates recurring reports (sales performance, inventory, customer activity) and supports basic analytics
• Identifies data discrepancies and supports data cleanup and reporting standardization efforts
• Manages calendars, meetings, and logistics for sales leadership; prepares agendas and tracks follow-ups
• Handles documentation, approvals, and internal coordination requests across functions
• Standardizes templates (reports, presentations, contracts) to improve consistency and efficiency
• Improves workflow efficiency by organizing shared files and supporting process optimization
• Regularly works onsite to build strong team connections and collaborate across functions

Compensation & Benefits

This is a non-exempt position with an hourly pay rate range of $25 to $34 per hour. Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive benefits package, including discretionary/performance-based incentives, medical, dental, and vision insurance, optional HRA/HSA, telemedicine, employee assistance and wellness programs, disability programs, basic life and AD&D, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, and paid parental leave. Full-time employees start with 20 days of PTO per year, adjusted for experience, and commuter programs are available.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of two years of experience in administrative or sales support

Preferred Education & Experiences

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field
• Experience supporting sales leadership or account management teams
• Experience in food production, CPG, or distribution environments
• Familiarity with contract documentation, pricing coordination, or bid processes

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience with CRM systems and sales data tools
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow through in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal oversight
• Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams
• Ability to identify process inefficiencies and support continuous improvement

Work Environment

This is an on-site position at the Trident Support Center in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood, with remote work available on Fridays. The office environment is temperature-controlled, well-lit, and has moderate noise levels. Remote employees must provide a suitable home office setup.

Work Ability Requirements

• Ability to remain stationary for extended periods
• Regular use of a computer and standard office equipment
• Occasional lifting of up to 15 pounds

Work Authorizations

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.