Business Development Associate

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

📋 Description

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

• Cultivate relationships with key retail florists through phone interactions and Microsoft Teams meetings.

• Introduce florists to Flowerbuyer products and the savings available.

• Collaborate with internal departments to deliver customized products and solutions to top accounts.

• Expand and develop a portfolio for B2B Flowerbuyer.com business.

• Conduct a high volume of outbound sales calls.

• Input orders and monitor calls and contacts using the designated software.

• Engage in sales, product, and process training.

• Achieve or surpass daily telephone sales targets.

• Undertake additional responsibilities as required.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Capable of closing deals and managing relationships effectively over the phone.

• Proven history of generating new leads successfully.

• Proficient in overcoming customer objections.

• Possess a customer-centric mindset.

• Excellent time management, communication, and execution abilities.

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

• Strong aspiration to achieve and maintain high levels of satisfaction for both internal and external customers.

• Hardworking, innovative, open-minded, and motivated, with a positive attitude.

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

• High school diploma or equivalent is mandatory.

• 2–3 years of sales experience is necessary.

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

• Background in the floral industry is advantageous.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Hourly pay plus 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 resources available.

• Life coaching services.

• Employee community groups.

• Cash rewards for maintaining healthy habits.

• Fitness reimbursements offered.

• Access to on-demand fitness videos.

• Opportunities for career advancement and internal mobility.

• Resources for Learning and Organizational Development.

• Training for People Managers and leadership development.

• Webinars and eLearning courses available.

• Company-wide mentorship program.

• Training focused on continuous improvement.

• Wonderful Giving company-provided funds for up to three charities.

• Wonderful Neighbor group service projects.

• Opportunities for employees to share Teleflora flowers.