Nursery Sales Representative- Seasonal Color
Full Time Position: Monday-Friday 7:30am-5pm (Weekends will vary during peak season)
Bachman’s is committed to creating a caring environment while inspiring a passion for bringing beauty to life.
Bachman’s Nursery Operations has an opening for an experienced Sales Representative who demonstrates strong written, verbal, and persuasive communication skill.
Are you looking for steady, full-time, employment with great benefits? Do you want to work for a company that cares about its employees? Are you looking for a positive work environment and a team atmosphere? Don’t wait, apply now!
Position Duties:
- Sell nursery wholesale products and conduct related sales & customer service activities in a highly professional manner, including:
- Receive, book, and acknowledge called-in orders
- Solicit wholesale orders via telephone and/or in-person, advertise promotions, specials, etc.
- Invite and arrange nursery tours and meetings with wholesale customers and new leads.
- Effectively complete and submit bid requests and other necessary paperwork in a timely manner.
- Represent Bachman's at trade shows and other sales promoting activities, sometimes requiring overnight travel.
- Provide work direction to staff in overall sales/marketing effort.
- Employ Bachman's Core Values for customer service.
- Perform other duties as directed.
Qualifications:
- 2 or 4 year degree in Horticulture or related field and minimum of 4 years of experience.
- Specialized knowledge of seasonal plant material- annuals, bulbs, tropicals, winter accents, as well as general knowledge of wood deciduous, evergreen and perennials.
- Exceptional written and verbal communications skills required.
- Must have good interpersonal skills, leadership skills, and a demonstrated ability to work as a team player.
- Must be able to work independently.
- Strove drive for achievement, sales performance, and strong, effective customer service required.
- Ability to recognize and identify pest and disease problems.
- MNLA Certified Professional credentials preferred.
Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Health Savings Account/PPO
- Dental Insurance
- Vision
- Life and AD&D
- Disability, Accident, Critical Illness Insurance
- 401(K)
- ID Watchdog
- Pet Insurance
- Wellness
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- PTO
- Paid Holidays (6/year)
Don’t settle, come grow with us!
Bachman’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer
What We Do
Bachman’s was founded in 1885 and remains family-owned, with fifth-generation Bachman family members leading the company today. Based in Minneapolis, Bachman’s operates retail locations in the Twin Cities, including six full-service floral, home, and garden centers, a gift and décor store in Galleria Edina, a hardscapes center (Farmington), and 28 floral departments within Lunds & Byerlys grocery stores. The company also operates indoor and outdoor landscaping divisions, a wedding/special events department, a nursery wholesale division, seven acres of greenhouses, and a 670-acre growing range in Farmington, Minn., which produces many of the plants, flowers, and landscaping products sold by Bachman’s today.
To place an order with Bachman’s, call (612) 861-7311 from within the Twin Cities or (866) 222-4626 from outside the Twin Cities. Or, to find retail locations, more information about Bachman’s, or answers to your gardening questions, visit Bachmans.comBachman’s was founded in 1885 and remains family-owned, with fifth-generation Bachman family members leading the company today. Based in Minneapolis, Bachman’s operates retail locations in the Twin Cities, including six full-service floral, home, and garden centers, a gift and décor store in Galleria Edina, a hardscapes center (Farmington), and 28 floral departments within Lunds & Byerlys grocery stores. The company also operates indoor and outdoor landscaping divisions, a wedding/special events department, a nursery wholesale division, seven acres of greenhouses, and a 670-acre growing range in Farmington, Minn., which produces many of the plants, flowers, and landscaping products sold by Bachman’s today.
To place an order with Bachman’s, call (612) 861-7311 from within the Twin Cities or (866) 222-4626 from outside the Twin Cities. Or, to find retail locations, more information about Bachman’s, or answers to your gardening questions, visit Bachmans.com.
