Inside Sales Representative

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Bell Nursery is searching for an inside sales associate. This is a Full-Time year-round office position. The candidate for this position will have a bachelor’s degree in ornamental horticulture or comparable experience. This position will be in the Bridgeton, NJ location.   

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Measures of Success:  
•    Understand and demonstrate the product or service to the customer
•    Set and meet sales goals and objectives set by leadership
•    Conduct outbound calls to potential customers in the designated market
•    Develop new business opportunities through lead generation and prospecting
•    Build and maintain strong relationships with clients
•    Identify customer needs and recommend appropriate products or services
•    Provide exceptional customer service and address any inquiries or concerns
•    Responding to customer inquiries regarding company products and services
•    Processing customer phone orders
•    Checking availability of stock and shipping dates
•    Quoting prices, filling orders to customer specifications and processing sales data via computer
•    Assisting the outside sales team by preparing prices and sourcing products
•    Collaborate with the sales team to develop effective sales strategies and achieve sales targets.
•    Maintain accurate records of sales activities, customer interactions, and follow-up actions in the CRM system.
 

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Attributes:
•    Bachelor’s degree of ornamental horticulture or comparable experience.
•    Extensive knowledge of ornamental plants.
•    Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel.
•    Strong attention to detail with exceptional communication skills.
•    Strong analytical abilities and knowledge of business processes.
•    Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with team members.
•    High level of energy and sense of urgency; self-starter; strong and effective multi-tasker.
•    Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. 
•    Sales experience.
•    Strong typing skills.
•    Strong accuracy and detail orientation.
•    Bilingual—English and Spanish preferred, but not required.
•    Ability to work full-time 5 to 6 days a week (with possibility of some weekends and/or holidays).
•    Strong interpersonal, motivating, organizational, and follow through skills.

Skills and Competencies:
•    Ability to maintain a fair and consistent set of standards as they apply to the workforce.
•    Ability to adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced environment.
•    Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, manner.
•    Effective time management, follow up and attention to detail
•    Self-motivated and self-directed
•    Listen actively to ensure understanding of material.

The ideal candidate for this role has exceptional customer service skills and a strong ability to build positive professional relationships. A desire to work for a growing company with the motivation to achieve excellent results is essential for this role.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary : $50 - $80