Sysco · 2 days ago
Sales Administrative Assistant
Pleasant Grove, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expSysco is a leading foodservice distributor, and they are seeking a Sales Administrative Assistant to provide direct clerical support to the Vice President of Sales. The role involves supporting customer engagement efforts, preparing correspondence and reports, and managing various administrative tasks related to the sales department.
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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
Qualification
Required
High School education required
1-2 years' related administrative experience providing support to an executive-level supervisor
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
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g. business administration) or equivalent educational level
2 years' related administrative experience providing support to an executive-level supervisor
Working knowledge of Sysco Sales processes, organization and product categories
Strong computer skills with intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Company
Sysco
Sysco sells, markets, and distributes food products to restaurants, hotels, and other hospitality businesses.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.25BKey Investors
Bank of America
2025-09-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-02-25Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Kevin Hourican
President and CEO
Peter Jackson
Chief Executive Officer Sysco Europe
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