Sales Support Team - Warehouse

Acosta•Louisville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for assisting with the coordination of major shows and vendor fairs, managing distributor marketing requests, and supporting sales operations. The position also involves significant warehouse duties, including inventory management, order fulfillment, shipping and receiving, and local deliveries. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in customer service or sales support, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
1-2 years of experience in a customer service or sales support role, preferably in a warehouse or logistics environment.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to build strong relationships.
Strong organizational skills, with an eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizing effectively.
Proficiency in using warehouse management systems and basic computer applications.
Valid driver's license and a clean driving record, with the ability to operate a company vehicle.
Physical ability to lift and move heavy objects, with a commitment to health and safety practices.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends, as needed to support the team.
A positive, can-do attitude, with a passion for providing exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

Assist with the overall coordinating of major shows, vendor fairs, etc.
Request and confirm participation of scheduled events, by client.
Coordinate and secure product allowances, POS & applicable coupons.
Coordinate and order the needed samples and equipment.
Confirm theme support, budget and support accordingly.
Coordinate all food show related costs for submission to finance department.
Maintain and update distributor stocking guides (matrices).
Process all distributor marketing requests (marketing plans, individual marketing events), complete and submit distributor required documentation to distributor, obtain all client approvals for all events and marketing plans and forward to TM for processing.
Maintain company calendars.
Completion of distributor new item forms.
Support sales with flyers, and other marketing administration.
Support sales in planning and preparing for distributor meetings.
Support distributor leads and local BDM’s as needed.
Scheduling of meeting rooms and vehicles.
Assist shipping and receiving, unloading trucks, checking in merchandise, matching purchase orders to sample orders, letting market know when new product comes in.
Rotate product samples, discard any products that may be going out of code.
Reading customer orders, work orders, shipping orders or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed and/or shipped.
Moving materials and items from receiving or storage areas to shipping or to other designated areas.
Sorting and placing materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to the predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, and color or product code.
Ensuring warehouse is accessible and safe for salespeople and customer traffic.
Assembling customer or sales orders from stock and places orders on pallets or shelves, or relocating order to a holding area or shipping department.
Labeling materials with identifying information using appropriate method.
Opening crates, boxes and other containers.
Maintaining and counting physical inventory.
Clean and store all equipment returning from food shows and sales events.
Complete scheduled deliveries and pick‐ups.
Keep all equipment in working condition, report damaged goods to Director, Brand Development.
Pick‐up and deliver warehouse orders to specified locations according to prescribed delivery schedules.
Exercise great care in stacking, handling, and transporting so as to prevent damage or errors.
Check all deliveries against invoices.
Perform other requests as needed.