Inside Sales & Logistics Representative

Job Title:  Inside Sales & Logistics Representative

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General Manager

Job Description

job overview

To promote, solicit and service approximately half of Becker Tree Farm’s existing account base as well as handling daily walk-in wholesale business on the fly.

 Role and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

·         Primarily responsible for specified in-house accounts, dedicated sales line orders and walk in wholesale customers.

·         Works with the outside sales (Business developer) and Administrative Sales Assistant to maximize sales and promote healthy customer relationships.

·         Answers calls, solicits and takes orders, hand selects products, advises admin.

·         Arranges shipping and coordinates on time arrivals with shipping manager and outside freight providers.

·         Works with General manager, when necessary to preserve customer relationships.

·         Obtains certain pertinent timely client information for administrative staff.

·         Communicates customer shipping and loading preferences.

·         Works with General manager and Business developer to manage inventory to maximize profitability.

·         Assists Administrative sales assistant in pursuing accounts receivable, when necessary.

·         Assist in various marketing activities including local, state, and regional conventions, including occasional overnight travel.    

Qualifications and Education Requirements

·         Must be punctual, creative, team oriented & self-motivated.

·         B.S. degree in business or horticulture preferred.

·         5+ years in wholesale nursery sales

·         Must be able to be onsite, on time, M-F (7-4:30) and when necessary, outside this range.

·         Clean and valid Florida driver’s license

Number of People Supervised

·         0-3

Position of Highest Job Supervised

·         Administrative Sales Associate.

Type of supervision given

·         Verbal and written instruction to Administrative Sales Assistant, and shipping manager.

Type of supervision received

·         Verbal and written instructions from the General Manager& Business Developer.

Preferred Skills

·         Highly organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

·         Professional, courteous, insensitive and able to maintain customer relationships.

·         Knowledge of south Florida tree species

·         Working knowledge of the landscape industry

·         Knowledge of Florida’s Grades and Standards for nursery plants

·         Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and Windows

Additional Notes

·         Daily Driving, walking, bending, sitting (active).

·         Daily work hours M-F

·         Occasional lifting to 35 lbs.

Benefits Include

·         401K match up to 6% if income.

·         Health & dental insurance.

·         Paid time off.

·         Seven paid holidays

·         Commuting use, of company supplied vehicle.

·         Company supplied computer and cell phone.

Prepared By:

Matt Muenich

Date:

February 23, 2023

Approved By:

Matt Muenich

Date:

February 23, 2023