Sales Operation Specialist

Sales Operation Specialist Location: Hinton, VA, 22831 Position Summary This position will work closely with existing Sales personnel to help manage daily tasks such as Frozen Inventory management, Production Coordination with various plant personnel, Halal production management, and a variety of Customer Service functions.

Essential Functions

Collaborate daily with VPGC Sales personnel to ensure the best customer service possible. Confirm Customer Purchase Orders (POs), perform order entry, generate daily backorder reports, and confirm daily invoicing. Audit and approve outside warehouse invoices. Create daily Cold Storage Inventory reports. Maintain a working knowledge of current and desired product inventory.

Maintain a working knowledge of current turkey commodity markets. Meet with customers during visits to VPGC facilities. Work with the Sales/Scheduling Coordinator to establish a daily plan for available products. Provide backup support to the Sales/Scheduling Coordinator as needed. Position Qualifications Competency Statements Accountability: Ability to accept responsibility and account for actions.

Accuracy: Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. Oral Communication: Ability to communicate effectively using spoken word. Written Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing. Customer Oriented: Ability to address customer needs while following company procedures. Decision Making: Ability to make critical decisions in accordance with company procedures.

Interpersonal Skills: Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals. Organized: Ability to follow a systematic method of performing tasks. Relationship Building: Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers. Self-Motivated: Ability to be internally inspired to perform tasks using own drive and initiative.

Time Management: Ability to organize and complete work within deadlines.

Education

High School Diploma required; Associates or Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Experience Three to five years of related experience. Skills & Abilities Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics and database applications. Comfortable using the Internet for research and communication. Physical Demands.

Physical Ability. Frequency. Weight. Lift / Carry. Occasionally (up to 33% of the time)10 lbs or less. Stand. Occasionally. Not Applicable. Walk. Occasionally. Not Applicable. Sit. Constantly (more than 66% of the time). Not Applicable. Handling / Fingering. Frequently (33% - 66% of the time). Not Applicable. Reach Outward.

Not Applicable. Not Applicable. Reach Above Shoulder. Not Applicable. Not Applicable. Climb. Not Applicable. Not Applicable. Crawl. Not Applicable. Not Applicable. Squat or Kneel. Not Applicable. Not Applicable. Bend. Not Applicable. Not Applicable. Push / Pull. Not Applicable12 lbs or less Work Environment Climate controlled office environment.