Bedemco Inc.
Sales Assistant
hace 9 días
White Plains
Overview We are seeking an energetic and motivated Junior Trader-Salesperson / Sales Assistant to join our growing team in the food ingredient industry. This is an entry-level opportunity for someone who is passionate about food, eager to learn the fundamentals of sales & purchasing, and excited to grow within a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Bedemco food trader has the ability to buy and sell food products while earning commissions. The idea is that the sales assistant/ Jr Trader will graduate to becoming a full-time trader while assisting the current team of traders and learning the role of buying and selling food ingredients. The ideal candidate is a culture fit—driven, team-oriented, reliable, and enthusiastic about delivering value to our customers, suppliers, and internal Traders. You’ll play a key supporting role for sales & purchasing at Bedemco, while gaining hands-on experience and exposure to our operations, business to business interactions, and the inner workings of an import/ ingredient-focused food business. Whether you are looking to join a long-term sustainable industry in food ingredients or looking to gain more experience, let's discuss how this role can be perfectly suited for you! Pay: $55,000 - $65,000 depending on experience with full time benefits. Qualifications • Hungry For Food & Results, • Entrepreneurial, • Forward Thinking & Flexible, • Shadow multiple office positions and train in a variety of tasks, • Your degree should be business related (ie., Business Admin., Mgmt., etc.), • Availability to work a hybrid schedule 40 hours/week throughout summer break, • Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Self-directed and able to work without supervision, • Energetic, motivated, and eager to tackle new projects and ideas, • Strong analytical and communication skills, • Pays attention to details and acts with urgency, • Must be able to multitask and prioritize, • In this position, you will be expected to learn the ins-and-outs of our daily routines and procedures, • Answer phone inquiries, direct calls, and provide basic company information; oversee mail deliveries, packages, and couriers, • Perform administrative duties, take memos, maintain files, maintain calendars, and organize documents, • Assist in preparing information and research materials; create and maintain files key presentation material., • Take notes and memos during meetings; type documents, drafts, and reports; sort and manage files, • Run general industry related errands, • Manage & track databases and input information, data, lead list, account list, and records, • Research and gather documentation on company position in the industry, • Set up, break down, organize, and maintain conference rooms, training rooms, sample rooms, and meeting rooms, update company calendars, • Attend company functions and networking events, • Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties as assigned by the Sales Manager and/or Management., • This position requires 1-3 years of training., • Collaborate with sales & trading team to assisting in opportunities and manage responsibilities aligned with each one. Benefits: • 401(k) w/ matching, • Dental insurance, • Flexible spending account, • Health insurance, • Life insurance, • Paid time off, • Retirement plan