**Job Description** **Garelick Farms, Dairy Farmers of America, is excited to announce an opening for a** **Sales Support Specialist!** **We offer excellent benefits and competitive pay with great growth opportunities!** **Monday – Friday 8:30AM – 5:00PM** **Rate $24 - $26 / hr.** **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. **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 + Assist in creating 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 + Collaborate with the marketing team to develop marketing content to support sales staff + Support order processing and management if appropriate. Process sales orders accurately; coordinate fulfillment, shipping, and delivery to meet customer expectations; monitor the order status and provide regular updates to customers and the sales team; and handle order changes, cancellations, and returns, ensuring compliance with company policies + Maintain updated knowledge of the company's products and services to address customer inquiries effectively + 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 required + 1 to 2 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 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 including Disabled/Veterans **Pay Range** 24.00 - 26.00