Sales Assistant

What We Do

At GTI, we’re actively involved in the international business of two distinct industries, seafood and packaging. Since 1990, GTI has supplied the highest quality seafood products, packaging solutions, and dedicated service to meet the unique needs and specifications of our customers worldwide.

Our Values

We value conducting business with long-term in mind through unparalleled customer service, integrity, trust, reliability, consistency, and quality. Just as we care for our customers, we value empowering our employees to be GTI’s greatest asset through respect, trust, opportunities for growth, ownership, and accountability to carry out their responsibilities.

Who We're Looking For

The packaging team is looking for a Sales Assistant to join our dynamic team in Bellevue, WA. We're looking for someone with a can-do attitude who is comfortable wearing multiple hats to ensure smooth integration of sales, marketing, and logistics activities. Experience in logistics is not mandatory, but prior international experience working with teams in Asia is preferred.

This exciting opportunity is for you if you’re interested in:
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• Developing professionally and discovering new skills by gaining exposure more quickly in different functional areas of the business.
• Working closely with senior management and getting your contributions recognized.
• Having the flexibility to test out ideas and implement projects faster in a supportive atmosphere with an emphasis on creativity and innovation.

In turn, we’re looking for someone who is articulate, personable, culturally sensitive, detail-oriented, collaborative, respectful, has a desire to learn, and wants to make an impact. Most importantly, we’re looking for highly motivated individuals who want to grow their career with a great company.

Logistics Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate and communicate with suppliers, customs brokers, truckers, and customers to ensure timely acquisition and delivery of import and export shipments.
• Document shipments to ensure that they are in compliance with Customs rules and regulations as well as customer requirements.
• Meet and communicate regularly with clients to review their requirements and to give updates on pending orders.
• Coordinate purchases including purchase order issuance.
• Create invoices and follow up on payment receipts.
• Manage and audit physical inventories at a third-party warehouse.
• Act with customers in mind and value the importance of providing high-quality customer service.
• Takes initiative by willingly taking on new challenges and seeking opportunities.
  

Sales Job Responsibilities

• Help maintain existing client relationships while helping to create and build new relationships.
• Provide sales and administrative support through various office duties, such as handling sales inquiries and orders by phone or email, managing calendars, scheduling site visits, etc.
• Support the sales team in attaining sales targets. Assist in developing and implementing sales strategy and support all sales and marketing activities as needed.
• Create and distribute sales support materials, ensuring all resources are current and accurate, and coordinate the creation of new materials as needed.
• Help increase sales and leads by preparing and attending trade shows; introduce our products and services to attendees.
• Develop and maintain filing systems related to sales programs, marketing and special event communications; ensure they are available for future reference.
• Conduct research to stay informed of industry trends, competitors, new product and service offerings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  

Requirements

• Have outstanding organizational skills and an eye for detail.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication and negotiation skills.
• Maintain a reputation for honesty, confidentiality, reliability, and fairness.
• Collaborate positively to achieve team and company objectives.
• Show a high degree of professionalism – competent, credible, and knowledgeable.
• Possess high level of personal initiative.
• Be proficient in MS Word and Excel.

Preferred

• Associate Degree
• 1-2 years of professional experience
• Fluent in Korean
• Have international work experience or working with teams in Asia

Benefits

• Salary: $45,000-$55,000 plus bonus DOE
• 401K with Qualified Company Match
• Medical and Dental Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Exceptional Work Environment