Sales Representive

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United Floral Distributors (UFD) is looking for an experiences sales professional to join our team. We are a floral wholesaler, providing cut flowers, plants, bouquets and greenery to customers across Ontario and the northeastern United States. We are looking for an individual who has experience in the floral industry, who excels in customer service and has a passion for selling, and someone who is self-motivated and driven. This sales position is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, 8am-4:30pm. Wages are competitive based on a salary/commission pay structure.

Responsibility

- Manage your customer base which includes accurately receiving and entering customer orders in a timely and efficient manner.
- Communicate professionally and respectfully with customers (via phone, email, etc.)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, busy environment
- Knowledge of flower and plants in order to assist customers with their floral needs
- Comprehend customer needs and requirements
- Knowledge and experience with working with computers, excellent typing and computer skills
- Communicate with other staff to ensure orders are fulfilled and customers are satisfied.
- Maintain and build a customer base.

Requirements

- 1-2 years experience in floral sales is required
- Strong Sales and Customer Service Skills
- Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills
- Accurate and detail oriented, with strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Intermediate Computer Skills (w/ MS Office knowledge and typing)
- Develop and maintain a customer database
- Good negotiation and problem solving skills
- Develop sales proposals and participate in sales events as needed

Job Type: Full-time, Monday through Friday, rotating Saturday mornings (once every 2 months or so).

Compensation: The successful candidate will be taking over a full desk with an existing customer base. Compensation will be based on a set pay structure that includes salary plus commission.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fenwick, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Floral Sales: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person