Administrative assistant

SYSCO
Bethel, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 5/15/2024 CLOSED ON 5/19/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative assistant position at SYSCO?

Company :

US0047 Sysco Minnesota, Inc.

Zip Code : 55112

55112

Minimum Level of Education :

High School or Equivalent

Minimum Years of Experience :

1 Year

Employment Type : Full Time

Full Time

Travel Percentage :

COMPENSATION INFORMATION :

The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison.

Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors

JOB SUMMARY

The sales admin provides direct clerical support to the Vice President of Sales for local sales.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Support Customer Engagement efforts by enabling the sales organization to provide Sysco customers with expanded service channel options (e.

g. Sales Coordinator, Sysco Market, and Sysco Mobile).

  • Compose and prepare correspondence, reports, and documents using Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
  • Responsible for Vice President of Sales e-mail.
  • Make travel arrangements as required for all sales personnel, through appropriate travel agency and book hotel rooms as required.
  • Authorize payroll deductions for hotel rooms per the policy.
  • Assist in preparation of food shows and sales meetings.
  • Respond to solicitations for company donations.
  • Screen phone calls for the Vice President of Sales and takes messages.
  • Maintain files.
  • Retain local information within Customer Relationship Management (CRM) (Sysco 360).
  • Research information on the CRT or PC as required.
  • Generate copy and distribute promotional reports.
  • Order supplies for the Sales Department.
  • Schedule room arrangements, set-up and / or attend District Sales Manager (DSM) meetings, sales meetings, food shows, etc. as required.
  • Collect, prepare and distribute Point-of-Sales (POS) material and flyers
  • Run pre-formatted Business Objects tracking, commission, etc reports.
  • Create and maintain promotional tracking spreadsheets
  • Support other areas of the company as business needs dictate, i.e. reception desk, supply orders, administrative functions, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

  • High School education required.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g. business administration) or equivalent educational level preferred.

Experience

  • 1-2 years' related administrative experience providing support to an executive-level supervisor.
  • 2 years' related administrative experience providing support to an executive-level supervisor preferred.

Professional Skills

  • Working knowledge of Sysco Sales processes, organization and product categories preferred.
  • Strong computer skills with intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
  • Able to type a minimum of 50-wpm accurately.
  • Must possess strong interpersonal skills.
  • Capable of communicating effectively with all levels of employees and management.
  • Remain poised, professional and diplomatic under pressure.
  • Have the ability to be detail-oriented and balance multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan and organize work activities.
  • Analyze and disseminate forms.
  • Manage work time efficiently.
  • Follow procedures and policies.
  • Identify and solve problems.
  • Retain a file system to include alphabetical, numerical, and chronological filing activities.
  • Can add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
  • Proofread and make appropriate spelling and grammar corrections to documents written in English.
  • Provide enthusiasm and creativity in problem-solving, along with flexibility and a desire to learn.
  • Handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge, skill and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

BENEFITS INFORMATION :

For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit

OVERVIEW :

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations.

We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT :

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

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