Job Description
Overview
We are seeking an energetic and motivated Junior Trader-Salesperson / Sales Assistant to join our growing team in the food ingredient industry. This is an entry-level opportunity for someone who is passionate about food, eager to learn the fundamentals of sales & purchasing, and excited to grow within a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Bedemco food trader has the ability to buy and sell food products while earning commissions. The idea is that the sales assistant/ Jr Trader will graduate to becoming a full-time trader while assisting the current team of traders and learning the role of buying and selling food ingredients.
The ideal candidate is a culture fit—driven, team-oriented, reliable, and enthusiastic about delivering value to our customers, suppliers, and internal Traders. You’ll play a key supporting role for sales & purchasing at Bedemco, while gaining hands-on experience and exposure to our operations, business to business interactions, and the inner workings of an import/ ingredient-focused food business. Whether you are looking to join a long-term sustainable industry in food ingredients or looking to gain more experience, let's discuss how this role can be perfectly suited for you!
Pay: $55,000 - $65,000 depending on experience with full time benefits.
Qualifications
- Hungry For Food & Results
- Entrepreneurial
- Forward Thinking & Flexible
- Shadow multiple office positions and train in a variety of tasks
- Your degree should be business related (ie., Business Admin., Mgmt., etc.)
- Availability to work a hybrid schedule 40 hours/week throughout summer break
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Self-directed and able to work without supervision
- Energetic, motivated, and eager to tackle new projects and ideas
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Pays attention to details and acts with urgency
- Must be able to multitask and prioritize
- Ability to focus, see tasks thru to completion, and positive.
Responsibilities
- In this position, you will be expected to learn the ins-and-outs of our daily routines and procedures
- Answer phone inquiries, direct calls, and provide basic company information; oversee mail deliveries, packages, and couriers
- Perform administrative duties, take memos, maintain files, maintain calendars, and organize documents
- Assist in preparing information and research materials; create and maintain files key presentation material.
- Take notes and memos during meetings; type documents, drafts, and reports; sort and manage files
- Run general industry related errands
- Manage & track databases and input information, data, lead list, account list, and records
- Research and gather documentation on company position in the industry
- Set up, break down, organize, and maintain conference rooms, training rooms, sample rooms, and meeting rooms, update company calendars
- Attend company functions and networking events
- Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties as assigned by the Sales Manager and/or Management.
- This position requires 1-3 years of training.
- Collaborate with sales & trading team to assisting in opportunities and manage responsibilities aligned with each one.
- Build and help manage customer relationships by consistently following thru on tasks and customer service.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) w/ matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- B2B sales: 1 year (Preferred)
Location:
- White Plains, NY 10601 (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- White Plains, NY 10601 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Tags
Full time, Summer holiday, Work at office, Flexible hours,