Inside Sales Representative

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 bachelors 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.

Ideal Candidate Attributes:
Bachelors 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.
BilingualEnglish 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.