We seek the industry's best and brightest talent to join our team. Griffin offers a collaborative work environment, competitive salary, and benefits package including 401k/profit sharing, retirement plan, paid vacation, paid holidays, and more.

Griffin Greenhouse Supplies is seeking a Sales Representative. The customer base is primarily Greenhouse Growers, Nurseries, Garden Centers, and Landscapers. This is a base salary plus commission and bonus compensation program.

Summary: Sells horticultural products and supplies to wholesale/retail and residential businesses from sales office, store showroom, home office, or customer's place of business.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Travels throughout assigned territory to call on regular and prospective customers.
• Talks with vendors and/or customers by telephone or in showroom to answer questions.
• Displays or demonstrates product using sample or catalog.
• Estimates date of delivery to customer.
• Prepares reports of business transactions, customers concerns.
• Completes and submits travel expenses for reimbursement on a biweekly basis.
• Quotes prices and credit terms and prepares sales contracts for orders obtained.
• Uses discretion when selling to customers ensuring creditworthiness.
• Notifies collectors, supervisor and owners of customer status. i.e. Good season, out of business or other facts pertinent to collection activities.
• Acts as liaison between customer and collectors to bring past due accounts up-to-date.
• Enter orders via prelude computer system.
• Attends sales meetings.

Education and/or Experience: Previous experience in the horticultural industry desired. Two to four years’ sales experience preferred. Must enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where customers reward quick responses and action. Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture or Business preferred.

Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.

Willingness to Travel: Travel is required with this role. Most travel will be in territory and road based. Occasional air travel to sales meetings, training events, or regional/national trade shows may occur. Must willing to travel 50-60% of time.

Equal Employment Opportunity: In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Griffin will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. It is the policy of Griffin not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under law.

Griffin is EOE/ADA and E-Verify compliant.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Travel reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Compensation package:

• Commission pay
• Profit sharing

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• Travel

Location:

• Peoria, IL (Required)

Work Location: Remote