Junior Market Manager

Company: US0134 IFG Tampa, Division of Sysco International Food Group, Inc. Sales Territory: None Zip Code: 33566 Travel Percentage: 0 COMPENSATION INFORMATION: The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors Position Purpose: Primary function is to manage clerical duties involved with shipments from order entry to clearance in country. This includes but is not limited to order entry, shipment preparation for operations, customer communication, coordination of product inspection, preparation of certificates & final documents, arrangement of freight and responsibility for legal exportation of goods from the USA and customs clearance in the destination country. Secondary function is to fully manage a small customer portfolio under the guidance of a Market Manager or an International Sales Manager as a step in career development. Primary Responsibilities: All activities surrounding shipment preparation and coordination for operations to select, inspect and load. This includes but is not limited to adjusting orders to be routed for selection, arranging for product inspection, preparing inspection applications for USDA, USDC and all government inspectors, shipment maintenance in SUS to ensure that all warehouse documents print properly, preparation of warehouse documents (pull sheet, TBOL, packing list) and warehouse folder. Data entry in SUS pertaining to order entry, hand pricing, booking information, delivery information, etc. Coordination of freight with logistics teams to ensure timely delivery to end user. Preparation of specific documents required to export product from the USA as well as clear customs in the destination country. For a limited number of customer accounts, utilize specific market / customer knowledge and country specific regulations to assist our customers through the entire order process, which includes educating customers on new and exciting products / trends, ensuring accurate transmission of their product order, responding to customer inquiries, collecting all monies owed and solving shipment issues, working with merchandising to ensure full order fulfillment and with product registration to ensure products are approved for receipt in market, all with an incredible sense of urgency. Provide custom shipping instructions to operations. Arrange for export inspections. Liaises with inland / ocean logistics and various freight forwarders to coordinate shipments from IFG to destination countries. Will act as the first point of contact for all customers in portfolio and will provide counsel on all products and services offered by IFG. Correspondence with customer to provide pertinent information and resolve challenges with a sense of urgency. Proactive customer contact to solicit new orders and inquire on potential sales. Handling correspondence with Brands regarding issues and promos. All the duties will be performed with advice and support from the current Market Manager team. Education: HSD or equivalent. Experience: One year of Assistant Market Manager experience and/or 1 year of office experience Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, advanced typing skills, organizational skills, ability to prioritize required. Second language and AS400 experience preferred BENEFITS INFORMATION: For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit OVERVIEW: Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.