Product Sales Coordinator – Summer Intern (Apples & Cherries)

L & M Companies Inc • Washington, MA

10d • $16 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a great summer opportunity which could transition to a full-time role. Bring us your customer service, communications, and organizational skills and learn how L&M works across NC, FL, GA, and WA. The Product Coordinator Intern ensures quality and production team goals which includes a range of oversight including planning, scheduling, directing, and executing production activities for maximum performance.

Requirements

• Builds and maintains effective working relationship with growers and customers, while giving top customer service
• Strong verbal and written communication skills – including the ability to listen effectively – and the ability to think / respond / react appropriately in fluid situations
• Knowledge of general accounting principles and practices
• Knowledge of USDA standards and regulations
• Computer proficient with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Must have the ability to reliably travel to various work locations as required
• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED) required
• Customer service experience

Nice To Haves

• Some college preferred
• Fresh produce experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience with the company’s apple, pear, and cherry commodities and their production, quality, inventory, and sales processes
• Participate in all phases of the sales cycle, including order entry, administrative and sales support, customer service, and back-office functions
• Work closely with the Sales team to assist with order entry, sales calls, customer support, and other sales-related activities
• Assist with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and other administrative and accounting functions
• Support production and warehouse operations, including inventory management, product loading, shipping activities, and coordination with truck drivers
• Assist with grower relations, including providing support with the Grower Portal and printing product tags
• Gain exposure to quality control processes and the coordination of product from growers through production, warehousing, and shipment
• Supports company activities and operations at various locations during the growing season, including travel to partner, grower, customer, and other business-related locations

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED