What are the responsibilities and job description for the Customer Service/Sales Representative position at Alaska Fresh Seafood?
Company: Alaska Fresh Seafood
Website: https://alaskafreshseafood.com
Location: On-site (Office/Store Front)
Employment Type: Full-time
Compensation: Hourly pay is competitive and based on experience, skills, and fit for the role. We are happy to discuss details during the interview process.
About Alaska Fresh Seafood
Alaska Fresh Seafood is a premium seafood company based in the Milwaukee metro area delivering wild-caught, sustainably sourced Alaska seafood directly to consumers and businesses. We pride ourselves on quality, transparency, and telling the story behind the fishermen, waters, and communities that make our products exceptional.
Role Overview
We are looking for a high-energy, positive, and hands-on Customer Service/Sales Representative. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role combining customer service, inside sales, retail support, and light marketing work. You’ll be the front line of our brand - helping customers across multiple channels and ensuring every interaction is helpful, positive, and efficient.
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety, takes initiative, and thrives in a small, family-run business environment where everyone pitches in.
You’ll work closely with a small team, have real ownership over your work, and see the direct impact of your efforts. No big-company red tape - just meaningful work, collaboration, and growth.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Support
- Respond to Shopify chat, email, and social media messages
- Answer incoming phone calls and assist customers with orders
- Respond to customer reviews within 1 business day
Sales & Customer Experience
- Assist walk-in customers and act as a “seafood concierge”
- Provide product recommendations and support inside sales
- Create a welcoming, confident in-store experience
Shopify & Order Management
- Enter orders into Shopify
- Create and update products in Shopify
- Update website content and blogs
Store Operations & Inventory
- Ensure store is fully stocked at the beginning and end of each day
- Count product and packaging inventory
- Maintain a clean, organized retail space
- Retrieve and sort daily mail
Marketing & Content
- Update price lists, flyers, and marketing materials with quick turnaround
- Create blog content and assist with basic marketing updates
- Use Canva or similar tools for simple design projects
You’re a Great Fit If…
- You love seafood and are excited to work around high-quality, wild Alaskan, sustainably harvested products
- You’re high-energy, upbeat, and bring a positive attitude to work
- You enjoy working in a small, family-run business where flexibility and teamwork matter
- You like variety in your day and are happy to jump between creative, marketing, and light customer-facing tasks
- You’re comfortable engaging with customers, both online and in person
- You’re organized, reliable, and able to efficiently manage your time
- You’re proactive, take initiative, and don’t need constant supervision
- You’re excited to work with a growing business and make a real impact
What This Role Is NOT
- This is not a corporate or highly structured role
- This is not a role where you can stay behind the scenes all day
- This is not a job for someone who needs constant direction or rigid schedules
Qualifications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Customer service, retail, or hospitality experience preferred
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Comfortable multitasking across multiple platforms
- Positive, solutions-focused mindset\
- Basic Shopify or Canva experience a plus
- Interest in food, cooking, or seafood is a bonus
What We Offer
- Opportunity to grow with a premium food brand
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Health insurance stipend
- Sales commission
- Employee discount
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):
- Do you like eating fish and seafood?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Butler, WI 53007 (Required)
Work Location: In person