Sales Coordinator

Chicken of the Sea is an iconic American brand that was founded in 1930. Today, Chicken of the Sea enjoys broad distribution across all major retail channels, with growth opportunities in food service and outside the U.S. Besides its eponymous brand, Chicken of the Sea also sells Genova and King Oscar premium seafood products.

Chicken of the Sea International (COSI) has been wholly owned since 2000 by Thai Union (TU), the largest global producer of ambient seafood. Chicken of the Sea Frozen Foods is a sister U.S. company that focuses on frozen and chilled seafood sales. Other iconic seafood brands in the TU Global portfolio include John West, Mareblu, and King Oscar. Under the leadership of CEO Thiraphong Chansiri, Thai Union has more than tripled its revenue to over $4 billion annually and has an aggressive growth agenda.

Chicken of the Sea International operates under the common corporate vision, mission and values of Thai Union, an industry leader in sustainable fishing practices and manufacturing processes that capture the freshness, nutritional value, and sensorial experience of seafood. The global organization lives by the 6 deeply held values:
Passionate, Humble, Respectful, Responsible, Collaborative, and Innovative.

COSI is an organization that is very proud of its heritage. First established as Van Camp seafood company more than 100 years ago (1914), the company celebrates its story as one of the oldest food companies in the country that is still in operation.

The company is currently undergoing a significant business transformation aimed at accelerating business growth.

The Sales Coordinator provides comprehensive administrative and operational support to the sales team, ensuring seamless execution of day-to-day activities and strategic initiatives. This role requires a high level of initiative, organization, and professionalism, as well as the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The Sales Coordinator will interact with internal teams and external partners, including customers, and must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, problem-solving ability, and exceptional attention to detail.

Salary Range: $70,000 – $85,000 (DOE)

• Assist with customer interface and day-to-day account/relationship management.
• Process sales orders, credits, returns, and transfers as needed; provide support to the sales department.
• Prepare various sales and inventory reports and analyses, including recommendations and conclusions.
• Manage customer contracts, inventory allocations, and trade promotion spend.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously; resolve issues promptly and effectively.
• Anticipate supervisors’ needs and proactively coordinate resources to address business priorities.
• Provide project-based support on a wide range of initiatives, from organizing complex projects to managing daily workflow.
• Prepare and send product samples to customers as needed.
• Conduct research, develop content, and create effective sales presentations and reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Extensive SAP experience in order entry and inventory status.
• Minimum 3 years of executive administrative experience with increasing responsibility and complexity.
• Previous experience in a fast-paced sales environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Effective communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Proactive Problem-Solver: Anticipates challenges and identifies solutions before issues arise.
• Clear, Confident Communicator: Builds strong relationships and conveys information effectively across teams and with customers.
• Excellent Customer Service
  
  Skills:
  
  Provides professional, responsive, and solution-oriented support to customers via email and virtual platforms (e.g., Teams).
• Highly Organized & Composed: Prioritizes tasks and maintains accuracy under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative Mindset: Works seamlessly with cross-functional teams while taking ownership of individual responsibilities.
• Adaptable & Resourceful: Responds quickly to changing priorities and finds creative ways to meet objectives.
• Detail-Oriented with Strategic Awareness: Balances precision in execution with understanding of broader business goals.
• Professional & Discreet: Handles sensitive information with integrity and maintains confidentiality at all times.
• Tech-Savvy & Curious: Comfortable with SAP and advanced MS Office tools; eager to learn and adopt new technologies.

While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, communicate, usually through talking, hearing, writing and typing. Employee should be able to operate standard office equipment, i.e., telephones, computers, facsimile and copier. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk, and move or lift to 35 lbs. The employee regularly works in a well-lighted, heated and/or…