Sales Associate

Fresh Del Monte Produce Company; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Life & disability insurance

FSA

PTO

7 holidays

Telemedicine & EAP

Voluntary benefits

Eligibility on hire date

Job summary

Fresh Del Monte Produce Company in Coral Gables, FL is seeking a driven sales support coordinator to assist the Sales Department and coordinate with the Product Coordination team. You will act as a liaison between the corporate office and internal/external customers, delivering high-level customer service and handling data entry in Excel under pressure.

The role requires 2–3 years in a similar position, strong MS Office skills, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• 2–3 years of related experience (customer service, sales support, or coordination).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office—Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Enter sales orders and communicate changes to stakeholders.
• Maintain spreadsheets and verify against Produce Pro and SAP.
• Verify pricing for invoicing and order confirmations.
• Follow up daily on truck appointments to ensure service.
• Coordinate with product teams for efficient freight costs.
• Maintain inventory across products and allocations.
• Manage vendor interfaces (i-trade, EDI) for orders and shipments.
• Assist with order rejections and claims resolution.
• Research and reconcile customer claims with accounting.
• Liaise between Corporate Sales, FOB, DCs, ports and production.
• Complete administrative duties and manage high email volumes.
• Generate department reports as needed.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Excel

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Produce Pro

SAP

Job description

Full Time Coral Gables-HQ, Coral Gables, FL, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 2570

Benefits We Offer Include:

• 401(k) with company match
• Employer paid life & disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 7 Company Paid Holidays
• 24/7 Telemedicine & Employee Assistance Program
• Optional voluntary benefits (legal, accident, identity protection)
• Eligibility on the first of the month following your hire date

Purpose of Position:

This position will be responsible for assisting the Sales Department. In this role, will work with the Product Coordination team, and will function as a liaison between the corporate office and internal/external customers.

This position will be providing high level customer service, to ensure overall customer satisfaction and brand loyalty. It requires heavy use of excel data entry and transactions. It requires handling pressure on fast paced environment.

Accountabilities:

• Enter sales orders and make changes as needed communicating to others involved in the process
• Maintain spreadsheets and verify against Produce Pro and SAP for accuracy on all parameters involved
• Verify pricing for invoicing and order confirmation
• Daily follow up on trucks/appointments and communicate with parties involved for best customer service
• Coordinate with product group teams for efficient freight cost.
• Properly maintain inventory on product needed, coordinating with different product groups for allocation
• Daily maintenance of vendor interface systems (i-trade, EDI, etc) for orders, shipments, and invoicing
• Assist with order rejections, and resolution of claim approval process
• Research, seek resolution and reconcile customer claims, properly maintaining each account payment status working closely with accounting
• Work with quality control to resolve pending and/or potential issues.
• Function as liaison between Corporate Sales office and FOB, Distribution Centers, Ports, Production etc.
• Complete administrative duties as required.
• Handle heavy emails volume on timely and efficient manner.
• Generate department reports as needed.
• High School Diploma or equivalent, from an accredited institution.
• At least 2 to 3 years prior experience in a similar role (e.g. customer service, project coordination, sales assistant etc.).
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, analytical and communication skills (i.e. oral and written).
• Must be detail-oriented, and able to multi-task on a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work well under minimal supervision.

***Please note: This position does not qualify for relocation expenses. ***

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is a global leader in the production, distribution, and marketing of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. Our diverse product portfolio also includes prepared fruits and vegetables, juices, beverages, snacks, and desserts—available in over 80 countries worldwide. With operations spanning more than 35 countries, we’ve proudly been nourishing families for over 135 years.

We are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fresh Del Monte and its affiliates do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also participate in E-Verify* where applicable, to ensure employment authorization eligibility. Driven by our core values—Excellence, Care, Passion, Trust, and Creativity—we invite you to explore our career opportunities and join our FRESH team.