COMPANY OVERVIEW
Chicken of the Sea Frozen Foods (COSFF) is a leading importer and marketer of frozen and refrigerated seafood in North America. Founded in 2006 to build on the heritage of the iconic Chicken of the Sea brand, COSFF has grown into one of the top U.S. shrimp importers with a strong presence in crab meat, tuna, and value-added seafood products across all trade channels.
A wholly owned subsidiary of Thai Union – one of the world’s largest seafood companies and a global sustainability leader ranked #1 in the Food Products Industry on the 2024 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) – COSFF is guided by Thai Union’s SeaChange® strategy and its vision of “Healthy Living, Healthy Oceans.”
Headquartered in El Segundo, CA, COSFF blends a dynamic, entrepreneurial culture with a deep commitment to sustainability and innovation. Our six core values of Collaboration, Responsibility, Innovation, Respect, Humility, and Passion define who we are and how we lead the industry forward.
Location: El Segundo, CA
Department: Sales
Position Overview
The Sales Coordinator provides comprehensive administrative and operational support to the sales team, ensuring seamless execution of day-to-day activities and strategic initiatives. This role requires a high level of initiative, organization, and professionalism, as well as the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The Sales Coordinator will interact with internal teams and external partners, including customers, and must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, problem-solving ability, and exceptional attention to detail.
Salary Range: $70,000 – $85,000 (DOE)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with customer interface and day-to-day account/relationship management.
- Process sales orders, credits, returns, and transfers as needed; provide support to the sales department.
- Prepare various sales and inventory reports and analyses, including recommendations and conclusions.
- Manage customer contracts, inventory allocations, and trade promotion spend.
- Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously; resolve issues promptly and effectively.
- Anticipate supervisors’ needs and proactively coordinate resources to address business priorities.
- Provide project-based support on a wide range of initiatives, from organizing complex projects to managing daily workflow.
- Prepare and send product samples to customers as needed.
- Conduct research, develop content, and create effective sales presentations and reports.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- Extensive SAP experience in order entry and inventory status.
- Minimum 3 years of executive administrative experience with increasing responsibility and complexity.
- Previous experience in a fast-paced sales environment.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Effective communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic math skills.
Desirable Qualities
- Proactive Problem-Solver: Anticipates challenges and identifies solutions before issues arise.
- Clear, Confident Communicator: Builds strong relationships and conveys information effectively across teams and with customers.
- Excellent Customer Service Skills: Provides professional, responsive, and solution-oriented support to customers via email and virtual platforms (e.g., Teams).
- Highly Organized & Composed: Prioritizes tasks and maintains accuracy under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative Mindset: Works seamlessly with cross-functional teams while taking ownership of individual responsibilities.
- Adaptable & Resourceful: Responds quickly to changing priorities and finds creative ways to meet objectives.
- Detail-Oriented with Strategic Awareness: Balances precision in execution with understanding of broader business goals.
- Professional & Discreet: Handles sensitive information with integrity and maintains confidentiality at all times.
- Tech-Savvy & Curious: Comfortable with SAP and advanced MS Office tools; eager to learn and adopt new technologies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, communicate, normally by talking, listening, writing and typing, move around the office, usually by standing and walking, reach with arms and hands. Moreover, the employee is required to operate telephones, computers and other standard office equipment. Employee may, on occasion, be required to lift up to 35 lbs.
The employee is required to comply with all company policies, rules and directives, including safe work practices.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females,
Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
DISCOVER WHAT’S POSSIBLE AT CHICKEN OF THE SEA FROZEN FOODS
1. Drive What’s Next – Quality and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. We’re
redefining what’s possible in seafood—developing sustainable solutions, introducing new
value-added products, and continuously improving how we source, process, and deliver to
advance our mission of “Healthy Living, Healthy Oceans.”Grow With Us – Your growth
fuels our success. We offer the tools, learning programs, tuition assistance, and mobility
opportunities to help you reach your potential. You’ll gain hands-on experience working with
many of the industry’s most recognized customers and operators—an invaluable opportunity
to learn, collaborate, and grow alongside the best in the business.
2. Make Waves Together – Experience the impact and agility of a smaller company backed by
the reach and resources of a global organization. At COSFF, your work makes a visible
difference while connecting you to opportunities across Thai Union worldwide. To recognize
the differences being made and to pay it forward, we foster a culture of appreciation –
celebrating our Crew’s achievements and giving back through community volunteer programs
that support our sustainability goals.
3. Thrive With Us – We offer comprehensive benefits and perks designed to support your
wellbeing, financial security, and continued growth.
**Health & wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options;
employee assistance program
**Financial future: 401(k) with company match, HSA option with employer contributions,
company-paid life insurance
**Work / life balance: Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, family-friendly benefits,
hybrid / remote roles, flexible hours
**Learning & growth: Training and tuition assistance program
**Perks: Internet, phone, and wellbeing stipends
READY TO JOIN OUR CREW?
To be the world’s most trusted seafood leader, we rely on people who live our values every day – Passionate, Humble, Respectful, Responsible, Collaborative, and Innovative. If this sounds like you, and you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in the seafood industry, we’d love to hear from you!
