Wholesale Nursery Local Sales Account Manager

$55,000 - $65,000/Yr

Northland Farms - West Olive, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

West Olive, MI

Crop Production

About the position

The Wholesale Nursery Local Sales Account Manager at Northland Farms LLC is responsible for managing sales within a local customer base and handling outside sales responsibilities in Ohio. This role involves active sales, customer relations, order processing, and developing long-term relationships with clients. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and possess strong communication skills, with a background in horticulture or business preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing sales and service to local landscape and garden center customers in the greater Grand Rapids area and neighboring cities.
• Prospecting for new business in dedicated areas.
• Determining the clients' plant needs and how we fit as a vendor.
• Receiving and processing orders accurately and timely.
• Developing long-standing relationships with clients based on trust.
• Interacting with and assisting customers when they come in to pick up an order.
• Assisting the Sales Manager in the overall sales effort.

Requirements

• Bilingual in Spanish and English is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Sales experience is not required but is beneficial.
• Mid-level experience in horticulture or a related field is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Business or Horticulture preferred.
• Strong computer skills and business leadership abilities.
• Excellent communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of ornamental plants and the nursery industry.
• Self-motivated and performance-driven personality.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Travel Reimbursement
• Vision Insurance