Sales Assistant-Intl

3796BR

Sales

Regular

Job Description

SUMMARY: Support the sales activities of the Cruise/International team to achieve total customer satisfaction. May perform core Intl/Cruise sales associate duties when they are not available or in the
office.

DUTIES:
-Process orders that are received as well as pricing requests and be able to prepare them by using the Don Quote program.
-Write up FD/BC orders as required and process them.
-Proactively expedite FD shipments to minimize last-minute problems on deliveries. Provide updated lists of goods available at the freight forwarder to our customers when asked.
-Ensure coordination of orders to freight forwarders for overseas shipments and proper deliveries to the forwarders are completed.
-Prepare and deliver correct documentation to the customers and their forwarders to expedite export shipments.
-Handle and respond to all incoming phone messages, emails, and faxes with limited management support.
-Match and file all necessary documents as required.
-Mail customer invoices to ensure prompt payment and/or expedited passage through customs in the destination country.
-Work with vendors and manufacturers' representatives to obtain competitive pricing to support quotations and contract prices.
-Maintain & process all contracts.
-Perform other duties as assigned.

External Qualifications

Required: High School Diploma/equivalent with at least 2 years of administrative support experience. Excellent communication, organizational and administrative skills; high attention to detail; and the ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize and carry them out independently. Strong working knowledge of MS Office (Word and Excel) as well as excellent data entry skills. Bilingual-Eng/Spa skills a must

Preferred: Hospitality or hospitality sales and freight forwarder experience.

City

Miramar

State/Province

Florida

Zip Code

33025

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Company Overview

Owned and operated by the Don family since 1921, Edward Don & Company is the world's leading distributor of foodservice equipment and supplies. Our knowledgeable sales representatives, unmatched product selection, nationwide distribution centers, and integration of new technology make us the chosen supplier to all types of foodservice businesses including independent restaurants, national chains, health care, hospitality, country clubs, schools, and universities, government institutions, and foodservice management.

Edward Don & Company offers a comprehensive benefit plan which includes medical, dental, and vision benefits; 401(k); paid vacation, personal/sick days and holidays; job training and development; life insurance; employee assistance program; flexible spending accounts; merchandise discounts and much more. EOE disability/veteran.