Business Development Associate

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

📋 Description

• Identify and cultivate new business opportunities to expand, manage, and support a portfolio of retail florists utilizing Flowerbuyer.com.

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

• Reach out to key retail florists via phone and Microsoft Teams meetings to present products and highlight available savings.

• Foster relationships with florist accounts while assisting in reducing their fresh-cut floral expenses.

• Collaborate with internal teams and resources to deliver tailored products and solutions for high-volume accounts.

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

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

• Meet and exceed daily targets for time spent on phone interactions with florists.

• Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated success in entering a new industry and establishing a book of business.

• Proficient in closing deals and managing relationships both in person and over the phone.

• Proven experience in generating new leads and effectively overcoming customer objections.

• A customer-centric mindset.

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

• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

• A strong commitment to achieving and sustaining high levels of customer satisfaction, both internally and externally.

• A hardworking, creative, open-minded, and driven attitude with a “can do” spirit.

• Proficient in PC skills, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams.

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

• 2–3 years of sales experience is necessary.

• Experience in the floral industry is advantageous.

• Preferred experience in outbound sales, customer relationship management, or account development.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Hourly compensation plus commission.

• Medical coverage.

• Comprehensive vision and dental plans.

• 401(k) with match eligibility.

• 24/7 online physician consultations.

• Virtual mental health resources.

• Life coaching services.

• Employee community groups.

• Cash rewards for maintaining healthy habits.

• Fitness reimbursements.

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

• Opportunities for career advancement and internal mobility.

• Resources for Learning and Organizational Development.

• Training programs for People Managers and leadership.

• Webinars and eLearning courses available.

• Company-wide mentorship initiatives.

• Training focused on continuous improvement.

• Wonderful Giving company-funded contributions for up to three charities.

• Wonderful Neighbor group service projects.

• Employee flowers provided through Teleflora.