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R242122 Sales Administrative Assistant - USBL - US

Sysco

Columbia, South Carolina

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Business Administration, CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) Displays, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Cook Dishes, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Direct Sales, English Language, File Maintenance, File Systems, Flyers, Funding, Hotel Reservation, Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Order Supplies, Organizational Skills, Payroll Tax, People Management, Prepare Correspondence, Problem Solving Skills, Proofreading, Regional Sales, SAP BusinessObjects, Sales, Sales Administration, Sales Management, Secondary School, Spreadsheets, Telephone Skills, Travel Planning, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Columbia, South Carolina
POSTED
2 days ago
JOB SUMMARY:
The sales admin provides direct clerical support to the Vice President of Sales for local sales.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Support Customer Engagement efforts by enabling the sales organization to provide Sysco customers with expanded service channel options (e.g. Sales Coordinator, Sysco Market, and Sysco Mobile).
  • Compose and prepare correspondence, reports, and documents using Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
  • Responsible for Vice President of Sales e-mail.
  • Make travel arrangements as required for all sales personnel, through appropriate travel agency and book hotel rooms as required.
  • Authorize payroll deductions for hotel rooms per the policy.
  • Assist in preparation of food shows and sales meetings.
  • Respond to solicitations for company donations.
  • Screen phone calls for the Vice President of Sales and takes messages.
  • Maintain files.
  • Retain local information within Customer Relationship Management (CRM) (Sysco 360).
  • Research information on the CRT or PC as required.
  • Generate copy and distribute promotional reports.
  • Order supplies for the Sales Department.
  • Schedule room arrangements, set-up and/or attend District Sales Manager (DSM) meetings, sales meetings, food shows, etc. as required.
  • Collect, prepare and distribute Point-of-Sales (POS) material and flyers
  • Run pre-formatted Business Objects tracking, commission, etc reports.
  • Create and maintain promotional tracking spreadsheets
  • Support other areas of the company as business needs dictate, i.e. reception desk, supply orders, administrative functions, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
  • High School education required.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g. business administration) or equivalent educational level preferred.
Experience:
  • 1-2 years' related administrative experience providing support to an executive-level supervisor.
  • 2 years' related administrative experience providing support to an executive-level supervisor preferred.
Professional Skills:
  • Working knowledge of Sysco Sales processes, organization and product categories preferred.
  • Strong computer skills with intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
  • Able to type a minimum of 50-wpm accurately.
  • Must possess strong interpersonal skills.
  • Capable of communicating effectively with all levels of employees and management.
  • Remain poised, professional and diplomatic under pressure.
  • Have the ability to be detail-oriented and balance multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan and organize work activities.
  • Analyze and disseminate forms.
  • Manage work time efficiently.
  • Follow procedures and policies.
  • Identify and solve problems.
  • Retain a file system to include alphabetical, numerical, and chronological filing activities.
  • Can add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
  • Proofread and make appropriate spelling and grammar corrections to documents written in English.
  • Provide enthusiasm and creativity in problem-solving, along with flexibility and a desire to learn.
  • Handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About the Company

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Sysco

Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 72,000 colleagues, the company operates 334 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately 725,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2023 that ended July 1, 2023, the company generated sales of more than $76 billion. Information about our Sustainability program, including Sysco’s 2023 Sustainability Report and 2023 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report, can be found at www.sysco.com.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Manufacturing - Other
FOUNDED
1970
WEBSITE
https://careers.sysco.com/