Sales Representative

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

📋 Description

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

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

• Engage with key retail florists via phone and Microsoft Teams meetings.

• Present products and outline available savings options.

• Foster enduring relationships with florists and assist customers in optimizing their fresh-cut floral needs.

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

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

• Participate in training related to sales, products, and processes.

• Achieve and exceed daily targets for phone-based sales activities.

• Undertake additional responsibilities as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is mandatory.

• A bachelor's degree is preferred.

• 2 to 3 years of sales experience is required.

• Experience in the floral industry is advantageous.

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

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

• Demonstrated success in entering new industries and building a substantial book of business.

• Capability to close deals and manage relationships both in person and over the phone.

• Proven history of generating new leads successfully.

• Ability to address and overcome customer objections effectively.

• Customer-centric mindset is essential.

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

• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

• A strong desire to achieve and uphold high levels of satisfaction for both internal and external customers.

• Proficiency in PC usage is required, including familiarity with Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams.

🏝️ Benefits

• Hourly compensation plus 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 incentives for maintaining healthy habits.

• Fitness reimbursement opportunities.

• 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.

• Continuous improvement training programs.

• Wonderful Giving funds provided for contributions to up to three charities.

• Group service projects through Wonderful Neighbor.

• Employee floral arrangements through Teleflora.