Sales Representative

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

📋 Description

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

• Cultivate relationships with key retail florists via phone calls and Microsoft Teams meetings.

• Present florists with product offerings and potential savings.

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

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

• Engage in sales, product, and process training sessions.

• Meet and surpass daily goals for time spent on the phone selling to florists.

• Expand and manage a portfolio of B2B Flowerbuyer.com business.

• Address objections, retain customers, and reactivate dormant accounts.

• Undertake additional responsibilities as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

• A bachelor's degree is preferred.

• 2–3 years of experience in sales is necessary.

• 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 inactive customers is a plus.

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

• Capability to close sales and manage relationships over the phone.

• Proven history of generating new leads successfully.

• Skilled in overcoming customer objections.

• A customer-centric mindset is essential.

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

• Ability to multitask in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

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

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Excellent medical coverage.

• Comprehensive vision and dental insurance plans.

• 401k with matching eligibility.

• 24/7 access to online physician consultations.

• Virtual mental health resources available.

• Life coaching services offered.

• Employee community support groups.

• Cash incentives for maintaining healthy habits.

• Reimbursements for fitness expenses.

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

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• Internal mobility options across diverse family brands and business units.

• Learning and leadership training provided.

• Participation in webinars and eLearning courses.

• Company-wide mentorship program available.

• Continuous improvement training offered.

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

• Community service projects through the Wonderful Neighbor group.

• Company-provided flowers through the Love Out Loud™ initiative.