What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Coordinator position at Costa Farms?
COMPANY OVERVIEWWho is Costa Farms? We're one of the world's largest horticultural growers-but without an ego to match our acreage. Our headquarters are in Miami, Florida, where we were founded in 1961. Costa Farms started on just 30 acres, and over the last 60 years, we've grown to more than 5,000 acres around the world. We have farms in North and South Carolina, Central and South Florida, and the Dominican Republic, plus an office in China. Costa Farms now employs nearly 6,000 engineers, marketers, accountants / analysts, human resources professionals, and of course, growers and plant scientists! Here at Costa Farms, we live by the values of H3 : being Humble, staying Hungry, and always Hustling. The team rallies to the mission of being a lean, green, growing machine dedicated to enriching the world by bringing plants into everyone's life. True to that mission, we grow more than 1,500 plant varieties. Driven by the spirit of innovation, the team is always testing new plants and developing new solutions to make it easier for retailers and plant parents to enjoy plants. We're also continuously testing different ways of growing our plants to increase quality and improve their ecological footprint as one aspect of our many sustainability efforts. We cultivate plants, as well as a winning culture. Join the team, and you'll find opportunities to learn and grow. You'll collaborate with other driven, determined people who together keep Costa Farms an industry leader. You'll support and be supported by a team that cares about each other, our customers, our consumers, and our community. You'll also find right away that Costa Farms is committed to providing a diverse environment. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, military status, marital status or veteran status, or any other group status protected by federal, state, or local law. DESCRIPTIONA Sales Specialist works closely with the sales team to ensure monthly goals are achieved. This individual is goal-oriented and has a deep knowledge of customer service best practices along with exceptional organizational skills. In this role, you will verify customer information, issue invoices and relay order instructionsDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESShipping and Logistics liaison to ensure timely deliveriesSupport team and management with analysis and reportingSupport for Sales CoordinatorsOrder writing and processing supportProvide weekly availability from multiple OU's for the Sales teamBackup for B2B Key Account ManagersProject support for Sales initiativesTeam Lead in Canadian Paperwork process for the Sales TeamAdditional duties and responsibilities as assignedWeekly Availability executed 100% on-time by FridayEnsure Programs are executed 100% on-time and in-full (OTIF)Ensure POs are entered, shipped, and delivered in a timely mannerCreate tools to track Take Rate / Profitability / Efficiency / PlanningCOMPETENCIESCustomer ServiceCommunication Sales PlanningAnalyticsStrong Computer SkillsQUALIFICATIONSHigh School Diploma / GED Certification requiredStrong Excel SkillsPower BI experience is a plusProven work experience as a Sales administrator or Sales support agent a plusHands on experience with CRM software and MS Office (MS Excel in particular)Excellent organizational and multitasking skillsA team player with high level of dedication and willingness to learnAbility to work under strict deadlines and a very fast paced environmentDetail oriented and organizedProblem solving capabilities and capable of handling multiple tasks and requestsStrong verbal communication skills and the ability to listeningProduct knowledge a plusBilingual English and Spanish15% travelOccasionally perform tasks outdoors (Shipping and Production)All applicants must be work-authorized.Costa Farms will not sponsor any visa for this position.After applying, follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date on what's happening around Costa Farms and to start becoming part of our family. Come Grow with Us™!Costa Farms offers competitive wages and benefits, including : 401(k) Plan Company 401(k) Matching Contributions Health Savings Account Care on Demand Telemedicine Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Supplemental Insurance (Aflac) Virtual workplace for certain roles Growth Opportunities Challenging and exciting work environment Costa Farms Scholarship Employee discounts on plants Costa Farms headquarters also has : On-site gym with showers On-site cafeteria, quiet room, and indoor games Love Where You Work activities throughout the year This organization participates in E-VerifyE-Verify Notice of Participation / E-Verify Aviso de Participación (English / Español)E-Verify Right to Work Poster / E-Verify Cartel Derecho a Trabajar (English / Español)
