POSITION TITLE: Sales Executive Assistant

LOCATION: Soledad, California

ABOUT BRAGA FRESH

For three generations the Braga family has been farming in the western United States from the Salinas Valley to Yuma, Arizona.  With more than 20 years of a certified organic farming program in place, we are one of the fastest growing organic produce companies in America.  A vertically integrated company, we mix innovation with tradition to grow, ship and process fresh vegetables and salads year-round under the Braga Farms and Josie’s Organics brands.

Position Description

The Sales Executive Assistant will report directly to the VP of Sales.  They will execute daily tasks and responsibilities, while being proactive in maintaining on-going projects listed below:

• Managing Online Retailer Specific Platforms
  • Updating pricing, contracts, SKU details
  • Creating & submitting promotions
  • Coordinate & distribute information to sales team

• Marketing & Sales
  • Preparing Sales Presentations
  • Research ways to build improved communication processes within sales team
  • Attend sales meetings, keep meeting notes, and assist with customer follow up
  • Collaborate with marketing & sales team as needed to fulfill sales requests
  • Prepare Item Fact Sheets, compile SKU data by customer requests
  • Generate Price Sheets
  • Assist with RFP preparation & Submission
  • Research industry topics, provide summary to sales team

• Sample Requests:
  • Support R&D with packing sample requests for customers and tradeshows.
  • Locate & provide accompanying marketing and sales materials by request

• Administrative Duties:
  • Maintaining internal sales reports & communicating changes with sales team
  • Help monitor customer communications
  • Generate & distribute sales reports
  • Updating & maintaining spreadsheets
  • Ad hoc: Other duties and tasks as assigned

Required Skills

• Multi-task, work under pressure and tight deadlines with sense of urgency
• Strong planning and organizational skills with ability to think and communicate strategically
• Excellent written and verbal skills. Ability to generate well written emails, memos, and sales communications
• Ability to work independently with clear direction
• Professional, self-motivated and goal oriented

Requirements

This position requires local area travel, personal use of vehicle, must have a valid driver’s license and be insured. Work-related mileage will be reimbursed.

Required Education/Experience

College degree, currently enrolled in college, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Agribusiness, Communications or Public Relations preferred

Sales and Marketing experience is a plus

Requires continuing education as needed for role and other job-related areas

Experience using Dropbox, Google Analytics, Google Docs, Smartsheet, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Excel, Power Point and Word.

Competitive compensation, benefits, and 401-k plan

Salary range estimate $20-$25 or based on experience

Braga Fresh Family Farms is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.