Now Hiring - Outbound sales rep for commercial plantscaping service in West Columbia, SC

Outside Sales and Design

Summary

We’re looking to hire a sales professional based in Columbia, SC to cover the Columbia area. You’ll join a talented, competitive sales team with a growth-oriented culture, selling services that clients truly value and appreciate.

What this job offers:

1. An opportunity to hone your sales skills as well as be creative! You’ll work with commercial clients to design plant and container displays (plus holiday décor) that make their spaces beautiful. It’s rewarding to see your design visions come to life!

2. A long-term career path. Our team is full of folks who have grown with us for 10+ years. We’re in an exciting growth phase, and you’ll be a key part of that.

3. Flexibility & autonomy. You’ll set your own schedule and be accountable for the results, but you won’t be on an island. Our team has weekly meetings and quarterly off-sites to collaborate and learn from each other.

About Interior Plantscapes

We are the Carolinas’ premier indoor plantscaping company, providing interior & exterior plant design, sales, leasing and maintenance to commercial clients. Every year we also deliver holiday cheer by installing beautiful holiday décor for our customers, which include corporate offices, hotels, healthcare facilities, small businesses, and more. We currently serve the Greenville, Columbia, Charleston and Charlotte areas.

Mission

The mission of the Outside Sales & Design role is to increase revenue by adding new customers, as well as growing existing accounts. You’ll carry sales goals for both plant care service and our holiday décor offerings.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Prospect for new accounts using a combination of cold calling, email prospecting, social media prospecting, referrals, in-person visits, networking, etc. You will also be assigned inbound leads that come into the office. You’ll build relationships with property managers, corporate decision-makers, facility managers, architects, interior designers, and more
• Meet with several prospective clients each week to walk their space and discuss design ideas
• Generate attractive, professional proposals/quotes for both interior & exterior plant care and holiday décor
• Set client expectations and ensure a smooth handoff to the Operations team
• Maintain an updated record of your activities and prospects in our CRM

Key Competencies

• People-oriented – you build relationships easily, relate to others well and enjoy making new connections
• “Hunter” mentality – you see opportunities everywhere and get excited about chasing new sales
• Excellent communicator – both verbal and written
• Organized – you have excellent time management and the ability to prioritize. You can “time-block” effectively to ensure a consistent level of prospecting activity
• Experienced with technology – you’re familiar with CRM systems, Office 365, etc

Compensation + Benefits

• Base salary plus uncapped commissions & quarterly + annual sales bonuses. Total compensation in Year 1 should be $55k - $70k if on target
• Auto allowance
• Healthcare reimbursement arrangement
• SIMPLE IRA with employer match
• Paid time off

Other Information

• The ideal candidate will be based in Columbia, SC but will NOT be required to work in our office.
• Will consider both experienced candidates as well as those looking to start their career in sales
• Plant/horticulture experience is a plus, but a willingness to learn is more important!
• Candidates will be asked to provide professional references prior to job offer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

Work Location: Hybrid remote in West Columbia, SC 29169