What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inside Sales Representative position at Windmill Nursery, LLC?
Company Overview:
Windmill Nursery of Louisiana, LLC is a mid-sized family and employee-owned business whose combined history of growing quality plants extends over 120 years. We are rooted in servicing Garden Centers, re-Wholesale Customers, and Landscape Contractors across 1/3 of the United States. At Windmill, we know how important dependability is to our customers. We also believe that our most valuable asset is our people, and we are blessed to have a team that strives to provide excellent quality and service. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for horticulture, we take pride in cultivating beautiful and sustainable ornamental plants. As a locally owned and operated business, we prioritize community engagement and environmental stewardship in all aspects of our operations.
Position Overview: Inside Sales Representative
Windmill Nursery of Louisiana, LLC is seeking a dynamic and motivated Inside Sales Representative to join our team in Franklinton, Louisiana. As an Inside Sales Representative, you will play a crucial role in driving sales and enhancing customer satisfaction. Your primary focus will be on engaging with customers, understanding their needs, and recommending the best plants and products to help them succeed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Customer Engagement: Build strong relationships with customers by providing knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Sales Excellence: Utilize your sales skills to upsell and cross-sell our wide range of plants and products, ensuring customers find everything they need.
- Product Expertise: Maintain comprehensive knowledge of our product offerings, including plant care and seasonal availability, to provide expert advice.
- Order Management: Process customer orders accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely delivery or pickup.
- Problem Solving: Address customer inquiries and resolve issues with a professional and solution-oriented approach.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with team members to achieve sales targets and contribute to the overall success of the nursery.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in sales and customer service, preferably in a retail or nursery environment.
- Knowledge of plants is a plus, but not a requirement.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook for order processing, inventory management, and customer communication.
- Flexibility to adapt to seasonal fluctuations in workload and plant availability.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation.
- Employee discounts on nursery products.
- Opportunities for growth and advancement within the company.
- A positive and collaborative team environment.
- Learning from experienced horticulturalists and gardening enthusiasts.
Join Windmill Nursery of Louisiana and be part of a team that is dedicated to providing excellent quality and service to our customers. Apply today and help us cultivate beautiful and sustainable ornamental plants!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Can you describe a time when you successfully closed a challenging sale? What strategies did you use, and what was the outcome?
- How do you stay motivated during challenging sales periods?
Experience:
- Inside sales: 2 years (Required)
- Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Required)
- Microsoft Outlook: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Franklinton, LA 70438 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000