What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Associate position at Watkins Nurseries Inc.?
Sales Associate
Watkins Nurseries is seeking an energetic, positive, and motivated individual to join our team of sales professionals. The right person will spend time building new relationships with landscape contractors and general contractors to quote/bid, sell, and deliver quality landscaping products and services while providing outstanding customer service.
The most successful individual for this role will have some experience in plant or landscaping sales, in a customer-facing position. This position requires an ability to multitask, work well under pressure, work individually as well as be part of a team; while exercising good interpersonal communication skills and customer service skills in a busy environment. Our Watkins Nurseries team members are passionate about plants, our customers, learning and caring for the environment, as well as the satisfaction that comes from a day of hard work.
This position is for outgoing sales applicants, knowledge in horticulture, landscaping, or construction is a plus, but is not required. Must be able to answer customers with questions in person, email, and via phone related to: a broad variety of plants and general gardening, watering requirements, fertilizers, pruning, pests and diseases. The role requires the ability to build relationships, follow through on commitments, and close sales. Performance will be primarily based on the ability to close sales with both existing commercial accounts, and on the ability to generate new commercial accounts and generate sales from those newly acquired relationships.. Must possess a sense of pride in customer service presentations and in-stock merchandising and positioning. This is a key sales position.
Compensation for this position includes a base salary and commission. Health insurance, company provided life insurance, paid time off, and 401K offered.
Watkins Nurseries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Work Environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Commission pay
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Sales Experience: 1 year (Required)
- Landscaping: 1 year (Preferred)
- Horticulture: 1 year (Preferred)
- Construction: 1 year (Preferred)
- Plant management: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
Salary : $45,000 - $0