Duda Farm Fresh Foods, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of A. Duda & Sons, Inc., is seeking a Sales Coordinator to support our Vegetable Sales Division in Salinas, California.
Founded in 1926 as a humble celery farm, DUDA has grown into a diversified, family-owned company with operations spanning agriculture, fresh produce, real estate development, and ranch management. Today, Duda Farm Fresh Foods is one of the world's leading producers and suppliers of celery, fresh-cut vegetables, and citrus products.
If you are highly organized, detail-oriented, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment while supporting customer service and sales operations, we encourage you to apply.
Position SummaryThe Sales Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the Vegetable Sales Division by ensuring the accurate entry, maintenance, and confirmation of customer orders, shipments, pricing, and product receipts. This position serves as an important liaison between customers, sales personnel, and internal departments to help provide exceptional service and operational excellence.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Sales Support- Enter and confirm customer orders, shipments, and purchase details into the ERP system, ensuring accuracy in pricing, quantities, shipping information, and handling instructions.
- Review customer portal information and update or modify orders as directed by the Sales team.
- Monitor and maintain customer orders throughout the sales process.
- Compile, distribute, and maintain sales pricing sheets.
- Review and send customer order confirmations.
- Investigate order discrepancies and coordinate resolution with customers, transportation providers, operations, and internal departments.
- Provide administrative and clerical support to the Sales team to ensure excellent customer service.
- Support regional Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable activities related to sales operations.
- Assist with researching payment discrepancies and customer account issues.
- Support vendor payable processes as workload and seasonal business demands permit.
- Participate in cross-training initiatives to develop knowledge of accounting support functions.
- Assist Sales Management with reports, special projects, presentations, and general office administration.
- Maintain organized records and documentation to support efficient business operations.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in customer service, sales support, administrative support, or a related role.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Positive attitude and strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to learn and adapt quickly to new software systems and business processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Outlook.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX or similar ERP systems.
- Experience supporting sales, accounting, logistics, or customer service operations.
At Duda, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee Wellness Resources
- Career Growth Within a Stable, Family-Owned Organization
Duda is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Skills Required
- At least one year of experience in customer service, sales support, administrative support, or a related role
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
- Positive attitude and strong interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to learn and adapt quickly to new software systems and business processes
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Outlook
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX or a similar ERP system
- Experience supporting sales, accounting, logistics, or customer service operations
What We Do
A. Duda & Sons, Inc. (DUDA) is a privately owned, diversified land company headquartered in Oviedo, Florida, engaged in a variety of agricultural and real estate operations. Duda Farm Fresh Foods, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary, continues the company’s legacy as a quality grower, shipper and marketer of fresh produce with operations in Florida, California, Arizona, Georgia and Michigan. Duda Ranches oversees the company’s diversified agricultural operations which include sod, sugarcane, citrus and cattle. The Viera Company manages the development of DUDA’s non-agricultural land. The master planned new town of Viera, Florida, is its major community development. Viera Realty and Viera Builders provide vertical integration of the company’s real estate operations. Duran Golf Club in the community of Viera offers a championship golf course and golf learning center. The company’s commercial property division manages a portfolio of commercial entities across the country, and the corporation's land asset management division actively seeks to enhance the value of existing land holdings and ag-oriented properties and facilities.
