Sales Support Associate

Quirch Foods, Co.; Vernon (CT); On-site; USD 31,684 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Quirch Foods, Co. is seeking a Sales Support Associate to strengthen our customer service and order processing in Vernon, CT. You will assist the Account Executive, handle data entry for orders, and coordinate travel and events as needed to support sales goals.

The role emphasizes accuracy, communication, and teamwork, with 10–30% travel and a starting hourly rate of $23.00–$25.00 depending on experience. Proficiency in MS Office and bilingual English/Spanish are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED preferred; BA/BS in Marketing or related field is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Enhances customer service experience and supports organic growth.
• Maintains accurate records of customer interactions and actions.
• Coordinates travel, meetings, and events; assists Account Executive with account management.
• Data entry for orders; resolves pricing discrepancies and rebates.
• Collaborates with internal departments for order coordination and delivery.
• Provides data and reports to the sales team.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

## Sales Support AssociateApplylocations: Vernontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR102638It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.Essential duties and Responsibilities: The role will be exposed and impact the complete supply chain process with our customers: • Improves customer service experience, engages customers and facilitates organic growth • Keeps accurate records and documents customer service actions and discussions • Coordinates travel arrangements, meetings, conferences, and events • Assist Account Executive with account management • Perform data entry when orders are completed or changed • Resolves promotional allowances, rebates, and pricing discrepancies • Contacts customers directly when necessary • Assists customers with existing and new orders, account statuses and relevant problems • Collaborates with internal departments for order coordination and delivery • Provides any necessary data or reports to the sales team • Other duties as assigned Qualifications and Requirements: • High School Degree or GED preferred; Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field a plus • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook • Basic understanding of sales principles and customer service practices • Solid communication and interpersonal skills • Bilingual: English and Spanish preferred • Ability to travel: 10–30%Compensation:Staring hourly rate of $23.00 -$25.00 per hour, depending on experience.Benefits you will enjoy: • Comprehensive benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Plan, Disability Plan, Life insurance Plan. • 401K savings Plan • Paid Holidays • Personal Time off • Employee Discounts Quirch Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.### About Us**We are Quirch Foods. Our Passion is your Joy.**We are one of the largest distributors of food products in the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean, with a customer list that includes independent and chain supermarkets, foodservice distributors, processors and manufacturers, cruise lines, and restaurants.With 55 years of solid history and experience, today we operate a fleet of just under 500 refrigerated trucks and over 2.3 million square feet of combined distribution space through 22 facilities in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana, Illinois, Texas, Washington, Oregon, and Puerto Rico. Quirch Foods owns a portfolio of proprietary food brands and offers domestic and international logistics, cold chain services, marketing support, as well as advanced technological solutions to provide unmatched service to its customers.