Sales Assistant

Natural Choice Foods; Marne (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Natural Choice Foods is seeking a Sales Assistant to support the Sales team during peak periods with order entry, customer communication, and inventory coordination. This role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and responsive service in a fast-paced environment.

The position offers Monday–Friday full-time hours at our Michigan location, with a focus on delivering timely order processing and positive customer experiences.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in customer service, retail, sales support, or administrative work preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, professional responses to customer inquiries and route requests as needed.
• Assist with order entry, updates, and confirmations to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Support Sales Account Managers with daily administrative and customer-related tasks.
• Maintain accurate customer information, pricing details, and account notes.

Skills

Customer service

Sales support

Order entry

Inventory coordination

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Full Time | Monday - Friday Do you enjoy staying organized, supporting a fast-paced team, and helping ensure customers have a positive experience? Are you someone who thrives on detail, teamwork, and getting things done during high-demand periods? If so, you may be a fit for our

Full Time | Monday - Friday Do you enjoy staying organized, supporting a fast-paced team, and helping ensure customers have a positive experience? Are you someone who thrives on detail, teamwork, and getting things done during high-demand periods? If so, you may be a fit for our Sales Assistant opportunity at Natural Choice Foods.

Mission

At Natural Choice Foods, our mission is to partner with food manufacturers to recover value from excess inventory by providing access to markets that need quality food at extreme value.

Company Values

Never Settle | Be Accountable | Do the Right Thing | Win Together

Job Summary

The Sales Assistant supports the Sales team during peak business periods by assisting with order entry, customer communication, inventory coordination, and general administrative tasks. This role focuses on executing day-to-day sales support activities to ensure timely order processing, efficient inventory movement, and positive customer experience.

This is position designed to provide additional support during high-volume seasons and requires strong attention to detail, adaptability, and a team-oriented mindset.

A Sample of the Role

Sales & Customer Support

• Provide timely, professional responses to customer inquiries and route requests as needed
• Assist with order entry, updates, and confirmations to ensure accuracy and efficiency
• Support Sales Account Managers with daily administrative and customer-related tasks
• Maintain accurate customer information, pricing details, and account notes
• Maintain a small book of business and expanding sales

Order & Inventory Coordination

• Assist in reviewing available inventory to support order fulfillment
• Coordinate with warehouse and logistics teams to confirm product availability and shipment timing
• Support local pickup orders and basic order adjustments
• Identify and elevate discrepancies or issues for resolution

Administrative Support

• Enter and maintain accurate data in sales and inventory systems
• Assist with basic reporting, tracking, and documentation
• Organize files, records, and internal documentation
• Provide general support across Sales and Operations during high-volume periods

Team Collaboration

• Work cross-functionally with Sales, Warehouse, Logistics, and Administrative teams
• Provide support on special projects and urgent needs during peak season
• Follow established processes and contribute to a team-focused environment

Your Natural Ingredients to Win

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Previous experience in customer service, retail, sales support, or administrative work preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to learn new systems quickly and follow established processes
• Positive, flexible attitude with a willingness to jump in where needed

Compensation

• Starting hourly rate depending on experience.

https://naturalchoicefoods.com/careers-2/job-openings/

NCF is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Do you need any disability-related accommodations or other considerations in the application process? Notify our human resources department upon submitting your application by email at [e-mail].