sales order clerk

Work setting

• Manufacture
• Wholesalers

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Provide advice about merchandise
• Perform data entry
• Provide customer service
• Conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce
• Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties and delivery dates
• Greet customers and discuss type, quality and quantity of merchandise or services sought for purchase, rental or lease
• Project management
• Prepare and maintain progress and other reports
• Perform routine clerical duties
• Monitor movement of supplies and materials between departments
• Monitor production progress
• Estimate materials and labour required for production
• Compile worksheets and specifications of orders
• Co-ordinate traffic flow of supplies
• Co-ordinate activities with warehouse and production units
• Create, investigate, track and complete work orders
• Consult with production supervisor to schedule production runs in a cost and time-efficient manner

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Word
• MS Outlook

Area of work experience

• Production

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Efficiency
• Goal-oriented
• Positive attitude
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Values and ethics

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits