Sales Associate

Purpose and Scope
This position is responsible for assisting in the overall daily clerical, administrative, organizational, scheduling, and data entry functions of the inside sales department. This position is authorized to perform the steps necessary to ensure the responsibilities are met.
Responsibilities

• Assist in greeting incoming phone calls, handle customer requests or direct them to the proper destination
• Assess the urgency and importance of situations and take appropriate action
• Assist and manage loading tickets and shipping schedules
• Enter orders, make order changes and execute transfers in Beck’s computer system, BESS NG
• Invoice all products using BESS NG
• Compile, evaluate, and report data as required by the Sales Support Manager, Sales Operations Manager, or Production Location Manager.
• Organize and maintain all files associated with assigned responsibilities
• Assist with duties, presentations, and organization of materials as they relate to industry organizational meetings
• Support inter-office departments in assisting with customer inquiries.
• Interact with staff and customer matters relating to sales and marketing using both verbal and written communications
• Perform other related duties as may be required by the Sales Support Manager, Sales Operations Manager, or Production Location Manager.

Job Requirements
1. Education and Training:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in an agricultural related field preferred
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record as determined by Beck’s automobile insurance policy.
• Chauffer license or equivalent may be required.

2. Characteristics for Success:

• Commitment to the mission and attitudes and actions of Beck’s Hybrids
• Possess a Positive attitude and Strong work ethic
• Basic knowledge of modern office procedures and methods including telephone communications, office systems, computer systems, and record keeping
• Excellent computer and skills and familiarity with current office software programs
• Possess a passion towards agriculture and the seed business

3. Physical demands:

• Ability to pass DOT physical examination and obtain Medical Examiner’s Certificate may be required.

4. Experience:

• Minimum one (1) year experience working in the agricultural community

** In an effort to provide a safer, drug-free workplace for employees, all full-time applicants to whom offers of employment are made must submit to a drug test and background check, subject to applicable local, state, or federal laws or regulations. Employment at Beck's is contingent upon passing these pre-employment screenings.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary : $37,800 - $47,900