Business Development Associate

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Louisiana.

📋 Description

• Build trust and rapport with both Teleflora and non-Teleflora florists.

• Reach out to key retail florists via phone and Microsoft Teams meetings.

• Present Flowerbuyer products and discuss potential savings with florists.

• Cultivate relationships with retail florists.

• Collaborate with internal teams and resources to offer tailored products and solutions to high-potential top accounts.

• Utilize order entry, call tracking, and contact management software.

• Engage in sales, product, and process training as necessary.

• Achieve and surpass daily targets for time spent selling to florists over the phone.

• Expand and enhance a portfolio of B2B business on Flowerbuyer.com.

• Address objections, retain customers, and reactivate lapsed clients.

• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is mandatory.

• A bachelor's degree is preferred.

• 2–3 years of sales experience is required.

• Experience in the floral industry is advantageous.

• Demonstrated success in entering new industries and developing a client base.

• Proficiency in closing deals and managing relationships over the phone.

• Proven history of generating new leads.

• Ability to navigate customer objections effectively.

• Customer-centric mindset is essential.

• Strong skills in time management, communication, and execution.

• Capacity to multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Commitment to achieving and maintaining high levels of satisfaction for both internal and external customers.

• Proficiency in PC applications: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams is required.

• Experience in outbound sales, customer relationship management, or account development is preferred.

• Familiarity with prospecting, customer retention, handling objections, and reactivating inactive customers is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Hourly pay complemented by commission.

• Medical insurance coverage.

• Comprehensive vision and dental plans.

• 401(k) plan with matching eligibility.

• 24/7 access to online physician consultations.

• Virtual mental health support resources.

• Life coaching services.

• Employee community groups.

• Cash incentives for maintaining healthy habits.

• Reimbursements for fitness-related expenses.

• On-demand access to fitness videos.

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• Internal mobility options across various brands and business units.

• Resources for Learning and Organizational Development.

• Training for People Managers and leadership roles.

• Access to webinars and eLearning courses.

• Company-wide mentorship initiatives.

• Continuous improvement training opportunities.

• Wonderful Giving funds provided for up to three charitable organizations.

• Service projects through the Wonderful Neighbor group.

• Employee flower gifts from Teleflora.