Sales Representative

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

📋 Description

• Build strong relationships and trust with both Teleflora and non-Teleflora florists.

• Establish connections with key retail florists through phone calls and Microsoft Teams meetings.

• Present Flowerbuyer products and the associated savings to florists.

• Collaborate with various internal departments to offer tailored products and solutions to top accounts.

• Expand and nurture a portfolio of B2B business on Flowerbuyer.com.

• Engage in high-volume outbound calling activities.

• Create leads and successfully close sales transactions.

• Oversee and maintain customer relationships and accounts.

• Address objections and reactivate dormant customers.

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

• Take part in sales, product, and process training sessions.

• Consistently meet and surpass daily targets for time spent on the phone selling to florists.

• Undertake additional responsibilities as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is mandatory.

• A bachelor's degree is preferred.

• 2-3 years of relevant sales experience is required.

• Experience in the floral industry is advantageous.

• Demonstrated success in entering a new industry and building a customer base.

• Capability to close sales and maintain relationships both in-person and over the phone.

• Proven track record in generating new leads.

• Ability to effectively overcome customer objections.

• A customer-focused mindset is essential.

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

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

• A strong desire to achieve and uphold high levels of customer satisfaction, both internally and externally.

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

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

• Experience 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.

🏝️ Benefits

• Excellent medical coverage.

• Comprehensive vision and dental insurance plans.

• 401k plan with matching eligibility.

• 24/7 access to online physician consultations.

• Virtual mental health resources available.

• Life coaching services offered.

• Employee community groups to engage with.

• Cash rewards for promoting healthy habits.

• Fitness reimbursements provided.

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

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• Internal mobility across various brands and business units.

• Training in learning and leadership.

• Availability of webinars and eLearning courses.

• Company-wide mentorship initiatives.

• Continuous improvement training opportunities.

• Wonderful Giving program that provides funds for up to three charities.

• Wonderful Neighbor group service projects.

• Employee flower benefit, which includes a gift of Teleflora flowers.