Summit Search Group is proud to partner with BrettYoung Seeds Limited in the recruitment of a Sales Administrative Coordinator.

The company

For more than 90 years, BrettYoung Seeds has been a trusted leader in the seed industry, providing premium forage, turf, and crop seed products to customers across Canada and international markets. Proudly Canadian and privately owned, BrettYoung is committed to delivering innovative products, exceptional service, and lasting customer relationships.

This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented, customer-focused professional who enjoys supporting sales, coordinating customer orders, and working collaboratively across multiple departments. As a key member of the Forage & Turf Wholesale team, the Sales Coordinator plays an integral role in ensuring customers receive a seamless experience from order placement through delivery.

The Role

Reporting to the Forage & Turf Wholesale business unit, the Sales Administrative Coordinator is responsible for supporting the sales process by coordinating customer orders, maintaining sales and purchase contracts, and ensuring timely communication between customers, sales, operations, and logistics. This role is instrumental in delivering exceptional customer service while helping ensure products are delivered accurately and on time.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building relationships, and takes pride in providing outstanding support to both customers and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Coordination

• Process customer sales orders, ensuring all required information is complete and accurate before releasing orders for fulfillment.
• Maintain and update sales and purchase contracts to support daily sales activities.
• Coordinate trade seed purchases and deliveries to ensure customer orders are fulfilled.
• Monitor product availability and communicate inventory changes related to quality, yield, or supply.

Customer Service

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers across Canada and international markets.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for order inquiries and provide timely updates on order status.
• Work closely with customers to ensure a positive experience throughout the sales process.
• Communicate professionally with customers, sales representatives, operations, and third-party partners.

Order & Logistics Support

• Coordinate deliveries with operations and third-party processors.
• Monitor order progress and proactively communicate any issues or delays.
• Assist with domestic and international shipping coordination when required.
• Ensure accurate documentation is maintained throughout the order lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in sales coordination, customer service, inside sales, order management, account coordination, or a related role.
• Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Commerce, Agriculture, or a related discipline is considered an asset.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with ERP systems or order management software is considered an asset.
• Experience supporting domestic or international shipping is considered an asset.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

This is an 18 Month Term. A valid driver's licence and reliable vehicle are required, as BrettYoung's Winnipeg office is located outside city limits.

For more information, or to submit your resume, please reach out to Gail Eckert, Director, at Summit Search Group, Gail.Eckert@summitsearchgroup.com

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