Now Hiring - Plant Development Services Inc. - Outside Sales Representative in Chattanooga, TN

Full description of the position

Job Summary

: This position focuses on providing customers with plants and information with in-store visits to increase their turns and profitability as well as providing nursery operations with information to meet the consumer demand. This position would ideally be based in Chattanooga/Knoxville, TN, to service eastern TN, and Lexington/Bowling Green, KY. Job

Responsibilities

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• Service stores in defined areas of coverage, making weekly in-person visits.
• Review pre-written orders and provide feedback before the communicated deadline.
• Work with merchandising groups in the stores to help promote Flowerwood Nursery.
• Assist with resolving issues at the store level including inventory issues, shipping, plant quality, etc.
• Submit feedback from the field weekly due on Mondays.
• Submit a call sheet of customers visited, due on Mondays before 7AM CST.
• Attend events / trade shows when requested and support brand education if requested.
• Build relationships with plant buyers at independent garden centers and re-wholesale companies.
• Build relationship with inside sales teams at locations to optimize coverage.
• Communicate with Sales Manager on a regular basis concerning goals and initiatives in the retail and re-wholesale within defined area.
• Assist with other tasks related to the nursery.

Qualifications

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• Thorough knowledge of plants offered by Flowerwood Nursery including the Southern Living Plant Collection, Encore Azalea, and all other supported brands.
• Previous customer/sales experience is preferred.
• Ability to drive to store locations.
• Previous nursery and/or garden retail experience a plus.
• Strong communication - clear and articulate speech.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Working Environment
• Travel to stores on a regular basis, minimal weekly time in home office. Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

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• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance Application Question(s):
• Do you have thorough knowledge of plants offered by Flowerwood Nursery, including the Southern Living Plant Collection, Encore Azalea, and other supported brands? License/Certification:
• Driver's License (Required) Work Location: On the road