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 conversations, Skype meetings, and face-to-face interactions.

• Familiarize florists with Flowerbuyer products and the savings they offer.

• Create, implement, and deliver effective sales presentations.

• Achieve sales and customer service objectives.

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

• Generate reports for Inside Sales management.

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

• Engage in sales, product, and process training.

• Consistently meet and exceed daily telephone sales goals.

• Carry out additional tasks as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

• Proven experience in generating new leads successfully.

• Skilled in overcoming customer objections.

• Possess a customer-centric mindset.

• Strong time management, communication, and execution abilities.

• Capable of multitasking in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Strong motivation to achieve and sustain high levels of internal and external customer satisfaction.

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

• Proficient in PC applications: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Skype.

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

• Over 5 years of experience in a sales role focused on prospecting and developing new business.

🏝️ Benefits

• Hourly pay along with commission.

• Medical insurance coverage.

• Comprehensive vision and dental plans.

• 401k plan with matching eligibility.

• 24/7 access to online physician consultations.

• Virtual mental health support resources.

• Life coaching services.

• Employee community engagement groups.

• Cash rewards for maintaining healthy habits.

• Fitness reimbursement options.

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

• Opportunities for career growth and internal mobility.

• Resources for Learning and Organizational Development.

• Training programs for People Managers and leadership.

• Webinars and eLearning courses available.

• Company-wide mentorship initiative.

• Training focused on continuous improvement.

• Wonderful Giving company-sponsored funds for up to three charitable organizations.

• Community service projects through the Wonderful Neighbor group.

• Possibilities for advancement within the organization.