Northern Nurseries is seeking a full time Inside Sales Representative for a career with the largest landscape supply company in the Northeast.
Summary: This position focuses on providing customer service at the Distribution Center and is responsible for building relationships and understanding the needs of all customers.
Responsibilities:
- Solicits quotes from the accounts and responds in a timely manner to all customer requests for a quote.
- Locates product by interacting with the Purchasing Department to fulfill the requests of the customers.
- Initiates customer contact by telephone selling, recommends substitutions, and solicit add-on sales.
- Schedules deliveries and direct shipments. Also tags/secures material so it is available for delivery or pick up per the customer’s request.
- Provides technical support to the customers when necessary, or per their request, which on occasion will require raveling to their job sites or place of business.
- Assists the Site Manager with markdowns by determining perceived value and recommending items that should be considered for markdowns, site specials, and promotions.
- Assists with merchandising and impulse displays in high traffic areas including the showroom – ensures that signage is current and accurate and that we are changing displays on a regular basis to promote specials, seasonal items, color, etc.
Requirements:
- Retail, wholesale, or distribution related sales and/or operations experience within the nursery or landscape industry.
- Advanced understanding of customer service skills and the aptitude for broadcasting these skills to a wide range of customers.
- Working knowledge of the horticulture industry.
- The ability to plan and prioritize activities.
- Ability and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment with seasonal work demands.
- Ability to work independently yet take a role in a team-oriented structure.
- Excellent oral/written communication and listening skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Inside sales: 3 year
- Horticulture: 3 years
- Plant Identification: 3 years
For more information about Northern Nurseries and to apply, please visit our website at www.northernnurseries.com