Eden Foods - Clinton, Michigan (Lenawee County) seeks full-time HQ office, Sales Dept. staff. Business experience required.

Communication skills and willingness to learn and share in a teamwork environment are essential.

Job description available here https : / / www.edenfoods.com / goodjobs

Email resume to Sherri Laing, HR slaing1@edenfoods.com

Ph. 517.456.7424

Job Description

Sales Departments

Position : Headquarter Sales Dept. Office Staff

Cultivate relationships with Eden Foods’ customers, prospects, food brokers, and industry members that result in mutual benefit and merchandising of Edenfoods.

Work the business systems necessary to conduct efficient business for and with them.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Familiarity with Eden items, the Company, its Business Systems, Policies, Terms of Sales, and Practices and how to use them efficiently and effectively.
• Contribute to the creation, maintenance, and improvement of Processes and Protocols utilized by the Sales Dept. and the Company.
• Participate in and foster industry relationships toward knowledge about and appreciation of the Eden brand.
• Maintenance of records to intelligently qualify accounts and prospects.
• Provide reliable, prompt service to customers, prospects, team members, and Company network contacts.
• A focus on Dept. and Company priorities, strategies, and tactics for effective communications and business essentials.
• Reliable, timely, and focused interface and follow through with customers, team members, and Eden contacts.
• Accurate, thoughtful, and timely communication with customers, merchandisers, and prospects consistent with Eden Foods’ Marketing, Ethics, Terms of Sale, Purchase Orders, and Incentive Agreements (IAs).
• Courteous, professional countenance in professional dealings
• Facilitate Company supply to distributors, retailers, e-commerce accounts and individuals.
• Work at, report on, and coordinate Eden Foods sales and service efforts consistent with customer needs, and Eden Sales and Marketing work.
• Maintain active contact with Regional Sales Managers (RSMs) and broker personnel regarding opportunities, needs, customer activities, and pertinent market information.
• Provide prompt accommodation to the needs of Eden Regional (RSMs) and Broker Representatives. Handle requests and inquiries about product information, samples, services, various business forms / paperwork, and logistics.
• Help to oversee and manage the use of Eden trademarks, brand names, and copyrighted intellectual property where it is being used.

Promptly communicate to Administration staff about trademark or copyright issues.

Focus on maintenance and accuracy of company data, business records, product, and customer information.

JOB REQUIREMENTS :

• Education, skills, and experience sufficient for a foundation in the professional conduct of business.
• Reliable, high moral and ethical standards.
• Written and verbal communication abilities.
• A consistent teamwork mindset.
• Willing eagerness to learn, and develop skill to productively participate.
• Resolute follow through on your word and business practices.
• Computer skills - become and remain proficient in processing data and communications using company tools.
• A straightforward and forthright manner in dealings with people inside and outside of the Company
• Ability to build productive, win-win relationships with Eden staff, customers, and suppliers.
• Maintain a forward-looking, anticipatory perspective to be prepared to accurately and efficiently get the job done.

Eden reserves the right to modify job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Last updated : 2024-08-13