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Neil Jones Food Company Sales Assistant in Vancouver, Washington
The Neil Jones Food Company is an industry leader, processing superior quality fresh-packed, vine-ripened California tomatoes and Pacific Northwest fruit. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, NJFC has been providing our nation's discerning foodservice, retail, industrial and institutional customers with the finest quality canned and pouched products for over 50 years. NJFC operates three production facilities: Northwest Packing in Vancouver, WA.; San Benito Foods, in Hollister, CA; and Toma-Tek in Firebaugh, CA.
We are looking for a Bid & Sales Assistant to be responsible for handling commercial and noncommercial bid solicitations and coordinating execution of "deliverables" as necessary under contracts and agreements. This role will also support owners and sales department as necessary to continue to grow the business and support our customer base at our corporate headquarters in Vancouver, WA.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Notify senior management of all commercial bid solicitations, coordinate bid pricing accurately, sometimes with other internal departments, and ensure successful fulfillment of contracts and good relationships with the Solicitor.
- Process other bids from Broker and Sales team network as they come in. Doing this accurately and as prescribed in the quarterly price list.
- Act on behalf of the Sales Management in the collection and dissemination of information.
- Assists in Sales & Marketing activities such as food shows, sampling, travel/meeting accommodations, and point of sale needs.
Coordinate and manage a variety of simple to complex projects, produce reports, and maintain files as necessary. Field customer calls, answer basic questions and forward Sales Leads to appropriate parties as necessary
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- High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree or some college preferred.
- At least 2 -- 3 years of sales, pricing, or marketing experience; accounting experience preferred.
- Strong computer skills in Excel and PeopleSoft, or other ERP system, and detail oriented -- able to work within a narrow margin of error.
- Intermediate analytical and math skills -- able to calculate discounts, interest, commissions, and percentages; able to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
Ability to pass an Excel Skills Assessment, a pre-employment drug test, and work extended schedule during the fresh pack season, typically July through September.
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The wage range is $20 - $24, based on experience and qualifications.
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Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
- 401(k) match with Traditional & Roth options available
- Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
- 10 paid vacation days, 9 paid holidays, and separate sick time
- Employee Assistance Program
- Numerous other voluntary insurance products available
- Convenient location, 2 miles west of downtown Vancouver
- Free parking
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Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws
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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO){rel="noopener" target="_blank"}
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