As a Sales Administrative Assistant at Sysco, you will provide essential clerical support to the Vice President of Sales, enhancing customer engagement and ensuring smooth administrative operations. Your role will involve managing communications, organizing travel, and assisting in various sales initiatives, making a significant impact on the sales team's effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities
Support Customer Engagement efforts
Compose and prepare correspondence, reports, and documents
Manage Vice President of Sales e-mail
Make travel arrangements for sales personnel
Assist in preparation of food shows and sales meetings
Respond to company donation solicitations
Screen phone calls and maintain files
Retain local information within CRM
Generate and distribute promotional reports
Schedule meetings and events
Order supplies for the Sales Department
Required Qualifications
High School education required
1-2 years' related administrative experience providing support to an executive-level supervisor
Strong computer skills with intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Able to type a minimum of 50-wpm accurately
Strong interpersonal skills
Effective communication with all levels of employees and management
Detail-oriented and capable of balancing multiple projects
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g. business administration)
2 years' related administrative experience providing support to an executive-level supervisor
Working knowledge of Sysco Sales processes, organization and product categories