This position is located at our Creve Coeur, MO office. This is NOT a remote position.

Westin Trading, Inc. is a national trading company based in Saint Louis Missouri. Focusing on business-to-business sales, we have become a leader in the wholesale grocery industry.

We supply retail grocery chains, large wholesalers, convenience store chains, as well as independent wholesalers.

Our primary business is buying and selling full truckloads of nationally branded and recognized grocery products.

We are looking for a sales apprentice / assistant to work with our Account Managers. The Ideal candidate will posses previous negotiation & purchasing experience, and/or sales and account management experience. You will assist current Account Managers in their day-to-day activities, such as creating Purchase Orders and Sales Confirmations to our customers. You will also do Data Analysis, create reports, and eventually transition into managing offers from suppliers.

The ideal candidate will have the opportunity of transitioning into an Account Manager position which has income potential in excess of $100,000.00 annually.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with our current sources in obtaining new offers and negotiating costs.
• Accurately enter and update product for sale in company system
• Assist Account Managers with purchase transactions.
• Assist Account Managers in quoting products for sale to customers.
• Update customers on existing orders
• Product research using company and industry databases.

Skills:

• Strong communication skills with experience via phone is critical.
• Ability to work with a multitude of vendors simultaneously.
• Previous experience, and success, negotiating costs and sales prices helpful.
• Must possess accurate order entry skills.
• Must be able to work efficiently both independently and within a team.
• The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and driven.
• Ability to organize and prioritize within a fast-moving environment.

Benefits include:

Excellent health, vision, and dental coverage. Health premiums for employees covered 100%. 401(k) plan with company match. Paid vacations and holidays.

The ideal candidate will have the opportunity of transitioning into an Account Manager position.

Salary based on experience.

Account manager position is a base salary with additional commissions.

Please e-mail resumes to info@westintrading.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Negotiation: 2 years (Required)
• Purchasing: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person