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Inside Sales Associate

CompanyFortune Fish & Gourmet
LocationHouston
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 13, 2026
About The Company
Fortune Fish and Gourmet is a founder-run importer, processor, and distributor of premium seafood, specialty meat and gourmet food products. We’ve built our business and our reputation on mastering the art of sourcing, processing, and transporting the most delicate and time-sensitive items in the food industry. Founded in Chicago, we now operate 14 state-of-the-art processing and distribution facilities and 20 privately owned brands across the United States. Our expertise is our foundation, propelling us forward as we expand our locations, diversify our product categories, and foster strong customer relationships.
About the Role

Summary of Position:

The Inside Sales associate will support the company’s mission of providing outstanding service to our customers and drivers. This will be achieved by courteously receiving incoming calls from customers, entering orders, and working with other Fortune employees to satisfy customer needs. The Inside Sales associate will communicate with both dispatch and drivers to ensure maximum customer service. Flexibility to work rotating holidays.

Duties & Responsibilities

· Provide excellent and courteous customer service by receiving calls and understanding customer requirements and needs. This will include correctly capturing customer requests in the company’s ERP system - Sea soft.

· Learn and maintain high levels of product knowledge to properly service customers.

· Develop and maintain professional relations with customer to grow relationships.

· Working as an advisor, inform customer of items not ordered or out of stock per regular ordering process. Offer appropriate alternatives that meet customer needs.

· Ensure accuracy of customer information and ensure data entry into company ERP is correct.

· Partner with Drivers and Outside Sales to ensure customer requirements are met in a timely fashion.

· Perform other duties as required by the Director of Inside Sales.


Minimum Requirements:

· Experience: Demonstrated phone-based customer service. Food Service Sales is required. Full training is available

· Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

· Work Ethic: Demonstrated desire to work in an exciting fast-paced environment.

· Communications: Have highly developed English verbal communication skills.

· Technical: High proficiency in using personal computer and Microsoft Office Suite, including high internet fluency. ERP experience a plus.

· Any combination of the above criteria will also be considered.


The schedule is Sunday - Thursday, 1 p.m.- 9 p.m


Fortune Fish & Gourmet is an equal opportunity employer.

Our Mission is to elevate meals and lives by uniting unmatched product quality and selection with responsible sourcing, faithful stewardship, and unparalleled commitment to our customers’ and team members’ success.

Our Vision is a world in which we can all:

Do good. Be great. Scale excellence.

Key Skills
Customer serviceData entryERP systemsMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunicationOrder processingRelationship managementFood service salesProblem solvingTime management
Categories
SalesCustomer Service & SupportFood & BeverageAdministrative
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Inside Sales Associate will manage incoming customer calls, process orders accurately within the ERP system, and coordinate with dispatch and drivers to ensure timely service. They will also act as an advisor to customers, suggesting product alternatives and maintaining professional relationships to support sales growth.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
377
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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