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Dairy Farmers of America Sales Support Specialist in Santa Ana, California

Job Description

General Purpose

Provide administrative and operational support directly to a sales team to assist in achieving sales targets. Collaborate with the sales team to ensure the timely and accurate processing of sales-related tasks. Coordinate activities between the sales representatives, customers, and various internal departments. Support the successful implementation of new accounts and ongoing account service to customers. Handle a wide variety of sales support activities as a result of full understanding of sales process and operational knowledge. Function as a go-to resource and provide assistance to team members.

Job Duties and ResponsibilitIes

  • Prepare and document all quote, proposal, submission, or contract information as directed in designated system, ensuring information is properly updated to reflect all account activity

  • Perform required follow ups to ensure timely completion of quotes and delivery of proposals

  • Remarket renewals, contact customers, create renewal proposals, and handle other renewal activities in coordination with sales

  • Complete all necessary paperwork, ensuring proper signatures, and provide completed paperwork to appropriate group within established timeframes

  • Maintain organized records of leads, sales activities, customer interactions (inbound or outbound), and communications in designated system, ensuring information is accurate, comprehensive, and up to date

  • Liaise with other departments or escalate to supervisor to address customer concerns and ensure effective problem resolution

  • Create sales reports (customer inquiries, sales trends, customer complaints, delivery or service problems, reasons for product returns, etc.), forecasts, and performance analyses for the sales team

  • Assist in lead generation and qualification activities, such as data research and prospecting. Call out on prospect lists to assess interest in products and/or services and forward all leads to the sales team

  • Participate in sales meetings, providing updates on sales status, customer feedback, and other relevant information

  • Support order processing and management if appropriate, and provide regular updates to customers and the sales team; and handle order changes, cancellations, and ensuring compliance with company policies

  • Maintain updated knowledge of the company's products and services to address customer inquiries effectively

  • Identify and suggest process improvements to streamline sales support operations

  • The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Requirements

Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • 2 to 4 years of sales support, customer service, or related experience

  • Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company specific systems

  • Able to perform tasks and duties without constant supervision

  • Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing for a diverse range of internal and external audiences

  • Able to handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalism

  • Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail

  • Able to provide quality deliverables on time

  • Able to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports

  • Able to follow directions and meet deadlines

  • Able to work independently and in a team-oriented collaborative environment

  • Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range 25.00

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