What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Support Coordinator position at PROTEIN MANAGEMENT GROUP?
Key Responsibilities
Customer Service & Account Support
- Responsible for managing Retail Link/Supplier One for the Great Value Walmart Sausage volume supplied by the company.
- Process customer orders and confirmations accurately and on time, ensuring pricing, pack size, and delivery details match contract requirements.
- Communicate proactively with customers about order status, shipping updates, or delays. Provide internal updates as needed.
- Support the onboarding of new customers, including setup in ERP systems and coordination with Sales and Operations.
- Manage returns, credits, and quality claim documentation in partnership with the Quality and Finance teams.
- Assist with Inventory Management of all Great Value sausage items at Lopez Dorada locations and if necessary in the Retail Link system.
Internal Coordination & Communication
- Act as the liaison between Sales, Scheduling, Operations, Logistics, and Finance to ensure smooth order execution.
- Possibly participate in routine production or logistics calls to represent customer needs.
- Ensure accurate and timely data entry into the Lopez Dorada ERP systems.
- Help track and resolve any discrepancies related to product availability, pricing, or transportation.
- Escalate customer or order concerns proactively to the Sales Manager or Director.
Reporting & Administrative Tasks
- Maintain and update customer order logs, reports, and dashboards.
- Support the need for customer-facing documentation such as shipping confirmations, invoices, or certificates of analysis. Work with the correct departments at Lopez Dorada to fulfill these requests.
- Compile and summarize order accuracy, on-time performance, and fill-rate data for monthly reports, specifically the OTIF and SQEP reports for Walmart.
- Assist with internal audits and compliance reviews as required by customer or company standards.
- Assist in developing an SOP for Retail Link/Supplier One software tool for Lopez Dorada team members.
- Assist in the onboarding / training of new Sales or Customer Service team members with expected growth of the department.
Continuous Improvement & Customer Experience
- Capture and document customer feedback to identify service improvement opportunities.
- Support the rollout of process enhancements or system upgrades.
- Promote teamwork, accountability, and a solutions-oriented approach to every customer issue.
- Participate in cross-functional meetings to review key customer performance metrics and service levels.
Qualifications
- High School diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business, Communications, or related field preferred.
- 2 years of experience in customer service, logistics coordination, or sales support (manufacturing or food industry experience a plus).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word) and experience with ERP or CRM systems.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Key Competencies
- Customer Focus – Demonstrates urgency and responsiveness to client needs.
- Collaboration – Works cross-functionally and communicates effectively.
- Organization – Balances multiple priorities with accuracy.
- Problem Solving – Anticipates issues and resolves proactively.
- Professionalism – Represents Lopez Dorada Foods with integrity and service excellence.