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Administrative Assistant, Sales

Buckhead Atlanta

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Job ID R220268 Date posted 09/24/2025

Employment Type Full time

Company name US1072 Buckhead Meat Company

Compensation Range 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

Job Profile Summary Responsible for developing, managing and delivering support services to the organization's sales force. Activities include: • Processing orders from customers and resolving complaints • Advising customers on product shortages, expected delivery dates, price changes, etc. • Acting as the liaison between customers, production and distribution departments • Selecting, managing and training on sales-related systems & databases (e.g., CRM: customer relationship management systems, ETMS: electronic territory management systems, etc.) • Assisting sales teams with an individual account and sales territory planning • Assisting sales teams with sales reporting

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Under minimal supervision, the Sales Administrative Assistant supports business needs for the Sales team. Creates and develops sales materials; maintains and generates reports. The nature of this position may require frequent overtime and may require occasional travel.


RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Coordinate and maintain multiple schedules and timelines for sales projects.
  • Enhance the value of the sales product through self-initiated creativity, developmental and technical skills.
  • Plan, organize and develop sales presentation materials that will impact potential multi-million dollar customers.
  • Provide recommendations on how to present created product so the intended message gets across with the desired effect.
  • Maintain and update presentation materials as needed.
  • Respond to RFP’s (request for proposals) with little oversight from the sales team.
  • Gather information and coordinate with finance, logistics and distribution centers to ensure timely, accurate and professional completion.
  • Assist the Sales team with planning special projects, events, meetings, conventions, etc. and ensure correspondence, information packets, and event registration is arranged and completed.
  • Plan, coordinate and prepare trade show activities, including trade show equipment, merchandise, signage, and registration.
  • Assist sales team with implementing and executing new customer introductions, DC (distribution center) tours, and quarterly business review proposals as needed.
  • Support the sales team with administrative assistance.
  • May make travel arrangements.
  • With little direction, create spreadsheets.
  • Create, maintain, update and run reports on a regular or ad hoc basis.
  • Maintain and create new graphics for presentation materials, conventions and distribution centers.
  • Maintain files.


QUALIFICATIONS
Education

  • High School diploma required
  • Associate or bachelor’s degree strongly desired and preferred


Experience

  • 4 years of executive administrative and office services experience, preferably in a sales environment
  • Quantitative analysis or financial background preferred

Professional Skills

  • Strong ability to prioritize and to work without direction
  • Maintain a high degree of professionalism
  • High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office products, Publisher and PowerPoint
  • Strong Excel skills including pivot tables and v lookups
  • Strong internet research skills
  • Exceptional graphic skills
  • Well-developed interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work well with internal customers as well as external customer and potential customers
  • Strong problem-solving skills as well as the ability to make good judgments


Physical Demands

  • Work is sedentary


Mental/Visual Demands:

  • Must be able to read at a distance close to the eyes, with or without correction

Working Conditions

  • Office environment


Equipment Operated

  • PC, printers, calculator, telephone system, facsimile machine, typewriter,

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.

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