What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outside Sales Representative position at Billy Heroman's - Flowers, Plant Services and Gifts?
Department: Sales
Location: New Orleans, LA
Description
Grow Your Sales Career with a Trusted Brand in Plantscaping
Billy Heroman's Plantscaping is looking for an outgoing, confident sales professional to expand our corporate-facing business in the New Orleans area. This role is focused on building relationships, proactively generating leads, and closing sales in plantscaping, floral, and holiday décor services.
If you thrive in networking, outside sales, and business development—and want to work with a company that has been delivering quality greenery for decades—this could be the perfect role for you.
What You’ll Do
- Find and close new business through cold calls, warm leads, and networking.
- Build and maintain relationships with existing customers to upsell and cross-sell products.
- Meet and exceed sales goals through prospecting, proposals, and sales activities.
- Create customized solutions by recommending and presenting plant designs, floral arrangements, and holiday décor.
- Manage the sales process by tracking leads, preparing proposals, and ensuring smooth installations.
- Become an expert in tropical plants, container staging, and basic design principles.
- Collaborate with teams, including installers, horticulturists, and greenhouse staff, to bring projects to life.
What You Bring:
- A people person who is comfortable striking up conversations and making connections.
- A motivated seller who understands how to prospect, qualify leads, and close deals.
- A planner and problem solver who can manage multiple projects and handle client needs.
- A strong communicator who can clearly present ideas and negotiate sales.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a commitment to keeping records up to date and following through on commitments.
- High school diploma required; bachelor's degree preferred.
- Two or more years of sales experience preferred.
- Horticultural or design knowledge is a plus but not required.
- Basic computer and math skills.
- Reliable transportation for outside sales meetings.
Why Join Billy Heroman’s?
- Work with a well-established, respected brand in plantscaping.
- Uncapped earning potential with sales incentives.
- New Orleans-based role with opportunities for professional growth.
- Exciting projects in floral, plantscaping, and seasonal décor.
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