Sales Specialist

The Gowan Co. • Yuma, AZ

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Gowan Seed is a commercial vegetable seed distributor committed to providing high-quality products and exceptional service.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in sales support or related role
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Process customer orders for assigned sales representatives via phone and email
• Communicate proactively with the Sales Team regarding order status, inventory availability, and shipments
• Prepare and distribute sales reports as requested to support sales planning and forecasting
• Maintain accurate customer and sales records to ensure reliable reporting and sales activity tracking
• Perform additional administrative and operational tasks as needed to support the Sales Team and overall business operations
• Answer incoming calls and provide friendly, professional customer service for orders and general inquiries
• Track customer orders from entry through invoicing to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely fulfillment
• Follow up with customers regarding payments and waivers
• Maintain up-to-date customer records, including addresses, pricing, and sales history
• Monitor inventory levels and place seed orders as needed to maintain product availability
• Communicate with suppliers regarding seed availability, order status, and delivery timelines
• Coordinate seed transfers between locations as required
• Place seed orders and coordinate with other Sales Coordinators to meet supplier minimums while avoiding duplicate purchases
• Track booking amounts and confirm whether orders are booked/contracted or fulfilled as spot purchases
• Process seed reclasses, including changes to treatment, pelleting, or priming that impact cost and part numbers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed