GG Sales Representative (7651)

Join the Griffin Team: Green Goods Sales Representative Opportunity

Are you passionate about horticulture and sales? Do you love helping customers find the best products to grow their businesses and their gardens? If so, we want you to join our team as a Green Goods Sales Representative! In this exciting role, you’ll have the opportunity to work with diverse clients, from wholesale distributors to retail outlets, and help them thrive with top-quality plants, seeds, and horticultural supplies.

Why Work for Us?

• Horticulture is a dynamic and growing industry, and as a member of our team, you'll play a key role in delivering innovative products and solutions that make a real difference for our customers.
• You'll join a passionate, collaborative team that truly values your ideas and contributions. We believe in creating an environment where your input drives success.
• This is a commission-based position with a competitive salary structure.
• With us, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training and growth, empowering you to reach your full potential.

What You’ll Do:

As a Green Goods Sales Representative, you’ll be the face of our company, engaging with customers across various settings such as residential areas, sales offices, showrooms, and garden centers. You’ll:

• Build lasting relationships with existing clients while seeking out new business opportunities.
• Showcase our diverse range of products—plants, seeds, and horticultural supplies—and provide expert advice to help customers make informed decisions.
• Travel throughout your territory to meet customers, attend trade shows, and network within the industry.
• Accurately estimate delivery dates, resolve payment issues, and provide excellent customer service throughout the sales process.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, Business, or a related field is preferred. A high school diploma is required.
• Previous sales experience in the horticultural or agricultural industry is highly desirable. Familiarity with retail and wholesale distribution is a plus.

Skills:

• Knowledge of horticultural products, including plants and gardening supplies
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for building customer relationships
• Ability to travel regularly within your designated territory
• Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with computer systems (Onliant or similar systems is a plus)

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage starting on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. 
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability, as well as life insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) including floating holidays, sick/personal days, and vacation time
• 401(k) plan with a 25% company match up to 6%
• Company Profit Sharing Plan
• Summer hours for enhanced work-life balance
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Christmas holiday bonus
• And many more valuable benefits!

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
At Griffin, we are committed to fair and equal treatment of all employees and future applicants. We believe that diversity fosters innovation and collaboration, making us a stronger organization. We hold ourselves accountable for maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and expect our employees to treat one another with respect. Together, we work towards a workplace where every voice is valued, every perspective is embraced, and every opportunity is accessible.

Our commitment extends to all aspects of employment, from recruitment to advancement, ensuring a fair and equitable environment for all team members. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer, and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, status as a covered veteran or any other protected classification under law.

Griffin is EOE, ADA and E-Verify compliant.

The salary for this role will be determined based on various factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. The salary range for this position is between $55,000 and $65,000 plus commission and may be adjusted in the future. In addition, this position is eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health, disability, life, dental, vision, and retirement plans.