Sales & Operations Associate

Sales & Operations Associate Galot Buying Services | Hybrid/Remote | 30–40 Hours per Week Help Us Serve Food Banks and Nonprofits Across the Country Since 2007, Galot Buying Services has partnered with food banks and nonprofit organizations to help them source quality, nutritious food for the communities they serve. We are a small, established company looking for the right person to join our team and grow with us. This is not a narrowly defined administrative position. You’ll work closely with our Operations Manager and learn multiple sides of the business, including customer relationships, sales, sourcing, purchasing, supplier communication, order management and day-to-day operations. We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with people, takes initiative and wants the opportunity to gradually take ownership of customers, projects and business opportunities. What You’ll Do Build relationships with current and prospective food bank and nonprofit customers Reach out to organizations to learn about their current needs, upcoming programs and purchasing opportunities Follow up with customers on products, pricing, orders and new opportunities Assist with customer orders from initial inquiry through delivery and invoicing Help coordinate upcoming orders, bids and purchasing opportunities Source products based on customer needs and program requirements Communicate with food manufacturers and suppliers regarding products, pricing and availability Maintain accurate customer, supplier, product and pricing information Help manage customer relationships and opportunities through Salesforce Assist with purchasing, sales and general operational projects Attend occasional industry conferences and visit customers or nonprofit organizations As you learn the business, we want you to take on greater responsibility and develop your own relationships with customers and suppliers. Who We’re Looking For You may be a great fit if you are: Personable and comfortable talking with customers and prospective customers A strong communicator, both written and verbal Organized and detail-oriented Naturally proactive and willing to follow through without constant supervision Comfortable reaching out to new people and developing relationships Curious and interested in understanding how a business works Able to recognize opportunities and help move them forward Comfortable working independently in a hybrid/remote environment Interested in working for a small company where responsibilities and opportunities can grow over time Experience in sales, customer service, food banking, nonprofit organizations, purchasing, sourcing, food distribution or operations is helpful, but not required. Experience with Salesforce or another CRM system is also helpful, but not required. More important than having experience in every area is being dependable, organized, personable and eager to learn. A bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, operations, communications or a related field is preferred, but not required. Position Details Schedule: Approximately 30–40 hours per week Compensation: $23–$27 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications Location: Hybrid/remote. Candidates should be located in the Los Angeles, Orange County or San Diego area. Travel: Occasional travel for industry conferences, customer meetings and nonprofit visits, approximately once per quarter. Growth Opportunity: We are looking for someone interested in growing with Galot. For the right person, this position can develop into a full-time role with increasing responsibility for customer relationships, sourcing, purchasing and business development. About Galot Galot Buying Services works directly with food manufacturers and suppliers to provide food banks and nonprofit organizations with quality food products for their programs and the communities they serve. We operate with a small team, which means everyone has an opportunity to contribute, le…

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