What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Executive I - Horticulture/Plant Knowledge a PLUS! position at SiteOne Landscape Supply?
SiteOne associates are customer obsessed, always safe, continuously improving, and having fun! Whether you are experienced in the green industry, a professional looking for a career change, or a new graduate or veteran transitioning into the workforce, we are confident you will find opportunity and reward with SiteOne.
SiteOne Landscape Supply is the largest and only national wholesale distributor of landscaping products in the United States and Canada. With over 700 branches across the U.S. and Canada, we offer a comprehensive selection of products including: irrigation supplies, fertilizer and control products, nursery goods, hardscapes, landscape lighting, drainage and erosion control products, tools, and other landscaping accessories and supplies.
Position Overview
The Account Executive is a hands-on sales position responsible for managing a group of key customers, commonly referred to as a book of business. The Account Executive grows their book of business through relationship-building, consultative, and solutions selling, and prospects for new customers to develop.
What you'll do:
- Manage sales and operations for high volume key customer accounts including daily orders, bids, and deliveries
- Proactively sell and service key accounts by identifying customer needs
- Make presentations to customers as needed
- Build customer profiles
- Process bids and quotes
- Execute and complete sales orders
- Coordinate logistics of delivery and acceptance of customer orders
- Maintain productive relationships with other key players in the branch
Skills We Are Seeking
- 2-3 years of selling experience preferred. Selling experience in the landscape/nursery/horticultural industry a plus!
- Proven ability to build strong relationships with internal and external customers
- Ability to think quickly and act with a sense of urgency
- Degree in a Business/Management discipline or equivalent experience preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent required
Compensation:
Starting at $72,848 a year
Short Term Incentive
Commission
Perks:
- Weekly Paychecks with DailyPay available!
- Competitive Compensation
- Medical, Dental and Vision plans
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
- 401k with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Lucrative Associate Referral Program
- Company Apparel and Work Boot Vouchers
- Opportunity for Advancement
- Paid Training and Business Certifications Available
- Free Counseling Services/Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Product Discounts
- Most Branches never work Sundays!
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED OF INDIVIDUALS PERFORMING THE JOB. THE QUALIFICATIONS DETAILED IN THIS JOB DESCRIPTION ARE NOT CONSIDERED THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE JOB, BUT RATHER AS GUIDELINES. THEY MAY VARY FROM POSITION TO POSITION.
SiteOne Landscape Supply is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all associates and all applicants for employment. All employment decisions at SiteOne-including those relating to hiring, promotion, transfers, benefits, compensation, placement, and termination-will be made without regard to race, color, national origin, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, age, veteran status, uniform service, pregnancy, disability, or any other factor protected by applicable law.
Salary : $72,848
