We are looking for a dedicated and meticulous Sales Assistant to join our team in Salinas, California. In this Contract to Permanent position, you will play a vital role in supporting sales operations and ensuring smooth communication between departments. This opportunity is ideal for someone with strong organizational skills and a passion for sales within the agriculture industry.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Support sales teams with administrative tasks, including maintaining accurate records and generating reports.<br>• Assist with inbound and outbound sales activities, ensuring timely responses to customer inquiries.<br>• Conduct data entry and manage accounts payable and receivable processes.<br>• Collaborate with the accounting team to handle collections and financial analytics.<br>• Utilize software tools like Famous and Excel to create pivot tables and perform vlookup functions.<br>• Coordinate with marketing and HR teams to align sales strategies with broader organizational objectives.<br>• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to support ongoing sales initiatives.<br>• Monitor and analyze sales metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.<br>• Ensure compliance with office protocols and maintain a well-organized work environment.<br>• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines.

• Minimum of 1-3 years of relevant experience in sales or accounting.<br>• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel (pivot tables and vlookups).<br>• Familiarity with Famous software is highly preferred.<br>• Strong understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and collections processes.<br>• Excellent organizational and time management skills.<br>• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.<br>• Associate's degree in finance or a related field is preferred.<br>• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with clients and team members.

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