Job Title: Sales Administrative Assistant
Location: Houston, TX
Reports To: Director of Sales
Company: Bread Man Baking Company
About Us:
Bread Man Baking Company is a fast-growing artisan commercial bakery based in Houston, TX, specializing in wholesale, foodservice, private label, and co-manufacturing partnerships. Our mission is to bring authentic, real artisan bread to customers across the country through high-quality ingredients, innovative offerings, and exceptional service.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Sales Administrative Assistant to support our sales team and ensure seamless day-to-day operations. This role will serve as the backbone of our sales function-managing data entry, customer onboarding, sample coordination, and administrative support to help drive our growth in retail and foodservice channels.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support to the sales team including scheduling, order entry, customer file maintenance, and internal reporting
- Assist in the onboarding process for new customers by coordinating account setup, product specs, pricing documentation, and credit applications
- Manage and track sample requests, shipping logistics, and follow-up communications
- Maintain and update CRM system with current customer information, sales activities, and pipeline data
- Prepare and distribute weekly sales reports, internal dashboards, and presentation materials
- Serve as a liaison between the sales team and internal departments (production, logistics, finance, customer service) to ensure customer satisfaction
- Support trade show and event coordination, including logistics, travel arrangements, and material preparation
- Perform other administrative duties as assigned to ensure the smooth operation of the sales department
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of administrative or sales support experience, preferably in food manufacturing, CPG, or distribution
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills with a strong attention to detail
- Strong communication skills-both written and verbal
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and PowerPoint); experience with CRM platforms preferred
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently while also being a collaborative team player
- Passion for food, artisan products, or hospitality is a plus
Why Join Bread Man Baking Company?
- Be part of a passionate, entrepreneurial team building a brand with purpose
- Opportunity to grow with a company that's expanding nationally
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Dynamic, supportive work culture rooted in quality, integrity, and innovation