Business Development Associate

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

📋 Description

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

• Engage with key retail florists via phone calls, Skype sessions, and face-to-face meetings.

• Familiarize florists with products and the savings opportunities available.

• Create, implement, and deliver effective sales presentations.

• Achieve sales and customer satisfaction targets.

• Collaborate with internal teams to offer customized products and solutions to major accounts.

• Generate reports for the Inside Sales department management.

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

• Participate in training sessions focused on sales, products, and processes.

• Meet or surpass daily telephone selling time expectations.

• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated success in entering a new industry and building a client portfolio.

• Ability to effectively close deals and manage relationships both in person and via phone.

• Proven experience in generating new leads successfully.

• Skillful in handling customer objections.

• A customer-centric approach is essential.

• Strong time management, communication, and execution abilities.

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

• Strong motivation to achieve and uphold high levels of customer satisfaction, both internal and external.

• A hardworking, innovative, open-minded, and driven attitude is required, along with a can-do mentality.

• Proficiency in PC applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Skype, is necessary.

• A high school diploma or equivalent is mandatory.

• At least 5 years of experience in a sales role focused on prospecting and developing new business is required.

• A Bachelor's degree is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Excellent medical coverage.

• Extensive vision and dental insurance plans.

• 401k plan with matching eligibility.

• 24/7 access to online physician consultations.

• Virtual mental health resources available.

• Life coaching services.

• Employee community groups for networking and support.

• Cash rewards for maintaining healthy habits.

• Fitness reimbursements for gym memberships.

• Access to a library of on-demand fitness videos.

• Opportunities for career advancement and internal mobility.

• 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 programs.

• Wonderful Giving program that provides funds for up to three chosen charities.

• Wonderful Neighbor group service projects for community involvement.

• Opportunities for employees to share Teleflora flowers.