Sales Assistant

Sierra Produce; Swedesboro (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Holidays

Opportunity for professional growth

Job summary

Sierra Produce is seeking a motivated Sales Assistant to join our East Coast team in Swedesboro, NJ. You will support the sales team with daily orders, customer accounts, and follow-ups, and work closely with warehouses, trucking, and internal teams to ensure timely deliveries.

This entry-level role offers exposure to the fresh produce industry, with opportunities for professional growth, health benefits, PTO, and holidays as part of the compensation package.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Motivated, dependable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Produce industry, logistics, or customer service experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the sales team with daily orders, customer accounts, and follow-ups.
• Coordinate with customers, warehouses, trucking companies, and internal teams.
• Support inventory management, pricing, and shipment tracking.
• Work closely with sales, operations, and quality control to ensure orders are handled efficiently.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Customer Service

Tools

Excel

Job description

Founded in 1995, Sierra Produce is a leading importer and marketer of fresh fruit, serving retail, wholesale, and foodservice customers throughout the United States and Canada.

We are looking for a motivated and organized Sales Assistant to join our growing East Coast team. This is a great opportunity for someone eager to learn the fresh produce industry and grow alongside an experienced sales team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the sales team with daily orders, customer accounts, and follow-ups.
• Coordinate with customers, warehouses, trucking companies, and internal teams.
• Support inventory management, pricing, and shipment tracking.
• Work closely with sales, operations, and quality control to ensure orders are handled efficiently.

About Sierra Produce

Founded in 1995, Sierra Produce is a leading importer and marketer of fresh fruit, serving retail, wholesale, and foodservice customers throughout the United States and Canada.

We are looking for a motivated and organized Sales Assistant to join our growing East Coast team. This is a great opportunity for someone eager to learn the fresh produce industry and grow alongside an experienced sales team.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Motivated, dependable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Produce industry, logistics, or customer service experience is a plus, but not required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary with incentive opportunities
• Health benefits, paid time off, and holidays
• Opportunity for professional growth within a growing company

Join our team and build your career with Sierra Produce!