Now Hiring - Baisch & Skinner Wholesale Florist - Sales Associate in North Kansas City, MO

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Job Title: Cut Flower Sales Representative Reports to: Branch Manager Location: Kansas City, MO Company: Baisch & Skinner Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Company Description: Baisch & Skinner is a wholesale floral distributor based in St. Louis, MO with seven branch store locations throughout the Midwest. Importers of fresh cut flowers, permanent botanicals, decoratives, glassware, and floral supplies, Baisch & Skinner is a business-to-business distributor that serves the floral, design, and hospitality industries. Responsibilities: * Present Baisch & Skinner's line of fresh cut flowers, blooming plants, and floral supplies to current and potential clients. * Service an assigned set of established accounts. * Develop and maintain sales materials and current product knowledge. * Establish and maintain current client and potential client relationships. * Assist customers with purchases including in-store sales, phone sales, catalog sales, online sales, and returned merchandise. * Stay up to date on NetSuite processes and procedures to ensure smooth business transactions. * Identify and resolve client concerns. * Coordinate shipping schedules and delivery of merchandise and services. * Assist in the implementation of company marketing plans as needed. * Maintain a positive attitude at all times with customers while addressing their needs. * Upkeep of showroom to include displays, restocking merchandise, and general cleaning. * Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results and other duties as assigned. Qualifications: * High School diploma or equivalent * Ability to identify cut flower varieties and distinguish quality characteristics preferred, but not required. * Strong organizational, project and time management skills required. * Excellent written and oral communication skills essential for professional phone and personal contacts * Strong computer skills with a proficiency using the internet and email systems. * Demonstrated customer service focus with a professional demeanor and appearance. * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while meeting project deadlines. * Thrives in a team atmosphere and enjoys working with others. * Willingness to work a flexible schedule to accommodate heavy work volume. * Ability to stand for extended periods of time. * Ability to lift, load, unload and move product weighing up to 40 lbs. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Shift: * Morning shift Work Location: In person