What are the responsibilities and job description for the Native Plant Nursery Outside Sales Manager position at The Pizzo Group?
Job Description
Job Description
Salary : 60-64k per year bonus BOE vehicle
Job Description :
As a sales Manager, your role is to strengthen and expand relationships with both existing and prospective customers, reinforcing the Pizzo Native Plant Nursery brand and driving sales growth.
Key responsibilities include :
- Customer Relationship Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, ensuring high satisfaction and consistent engagement.
- Oversee all customer interactions, including quoting, order entry, PO management, change orders, plant photo submissions, delivery and shipment scheduling, quality control, international customs documentation, and financial processes (accounts receivable / payable, collections, and purchasing).
- Facilitate effective communication to keep all team members informed of customer expectations, plant requirements, and sales goals.
Market and Industry Awareness
Marketing and Brand Development
Thought Leadership and Community Engagement
Customer Satisfaction and Feedback
Benefits :
Paid Time Off
Qualifications :
Bachelors degree in horticulture, environmental science, botany, ecology, or a related field.
In-depth understanding of native plants, their ecological benefits, and proper planting and care techniques.
Proven experience in sales, preferably in horticulture, landscaping, or ecological restoration.
Experience :
3-5 years of Leadership skills with experience managing a sales team, setting goals, and motivating staff.
Proficiency in CRM tools to track sales data, manage customer accounts, and analyze market trends.
Experience developing and executing sales strategies, including online and offline marketing campaigns.
Additional Skills :
Safety :
Safety is always Pizzo's number one goal. As an employee, you have a legal right to asafe and healthy workplace. At Pizzo, you may be asked to readthe workplace safety and health posters and comply with all applicable OSHA and Illinois safety standards. Our employees follow all lawful employer safety and health rules and regulations, and wear / use the required protective equipment while working. Employees are to report hazardous conditions to the
employer, report any job-related injury or illness and report any near misses to the employer. You may be asked to join our health and safety committee, provide guidance on site from an H / S perspective or render first aid.Each one of us shares the responsibility of making sure everyone goes home to their familys safe daily.
Please Note :
This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills and due to the changing nature of the job is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice. This position is exempt based on FLSA laws. The Pizzo Group uses E-Verify and third-party background check services during the hiring process.
Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines
Our Values :
We are a team that works together with respect, cooperation, enthusiasm, and integrity to achieve our goals.
