Export Sales Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• A customer-oriented position focused on ensuring compliance with international trade regulations to support the expansion of Ventura Foods' export operations.

• Guarantee that customer shipments obtain the essential company and governmental documentation to facilitate customs clearance with minimal delays.

• Assist the sales team by providing necessary documentation to expedite governmental approvals for new product launches in international markets.

• Oversee the Sales Project Commercialization System (PCS) process for the export team, delivering updates on timelines and collaborating with internal teams to speed up the export commercialization process.

• Address customer inquiries related to new product setups that require documentation for label modifications, formula adjustments, import tariffs, technical data sheets, and information requested from internal teams.

• Aid the sales team by generating reports that detail sales performance across export regions, customers, and products using AS400, Microstrategy, JDE, Excel, and other data tools from Ventura Foods.

• Facilitate project update meetings and maintain trackers to evaluate project statuses and identify support needed to ensure timely delivery of solutions for export clients.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in sales, supply chain, project management, export business, or customer service, preferably within the food service or retail food service industry.

• Proficiency in English is essential; Spanish language skills are a plus!

• Familiarity with export business compliance and documentation requirements.

• Required capability for critical thinking and problem-solving.

• Skills in project management and analytical problem-solving are necessary.

• A strong ability for investigation, research, and resolution is expected.

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required.

• Excellent organizational and decision-making skills are needed to meet deadlines and achieve successful outcomes.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage begins on your first day for eligible employees.

• Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligibility criteria are met).

• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays.

• Employee Appreciation Events.

• Employee Assistance Programs.