Inside Sales Specialist, Flowerbuyer
The Wonderful Company, Paragould, Arkansas, United States, 72452
Company Description
Flowerbuyer® was conceived by people who recognized that with the power of the internet there was an opportunity to improve the wholesale flower buying experience for the floral community. Launching the first North American online auction-based flower-buying site, Flowerbuyer became operational in 1997 with this new innovative approach. Now, Flowerbuyer has several thousand customers, an impeccable reputation and over 400 flower growers to choose from in over 5 countries. In 2013, Flowerbuyer was acquired by Teleflora. Teleflora brings together the time-honored tradition of sending flowers with the modern benefits of an advanced florist network.
We are seeking enthusiastic, outgoing candidates with a passion for sales to join our dynamic B2B team! In this exciting role, you'll focus on telephone based sales of fresh flower varieties and floral products offered by Flowerbuyer to our network of member florists. Bilingual Spanish helpful but not required.
We value our commitment to the team and our everyday pursuit to be better. The Inside Sales, Flowerbuyer team, has the option of working a hybrid work schedule of Monday to Thursday in the
Paragould, AR office
with the option of working from home on Fridays. Working from home is voluntary and the option to work in the office is available. The role is an hourly + commission position with the opportunity to earn additional income through sale contests and performance-based added commission. The average annual wage ranges from $35,000 to $65,000.
Job Description
Establish a high level of rapport and trust with the Teleflora florists
Develop in-depth knowledge of FlowerBuyer’s complete portfolio of fresh flowers and floral supplies
Meet/exceed the daily, weekly and monthly quotas that are established for contacts and sales
Meet/exceed the daily expected percentage of time on the telephones selling to the florist
Use every customer contact to reinforce the Teleflora commitment to customer service
Prepare reports as necessary for the Inside Sales department management
Utilize appropriate order entry; call tracking and contact management software
Participate in sales, product and process training as required
Communicate with other departments to help meet departmental needs
Additional duties as needed
Qualifications
Must work extended hours as business needs dictate
Possess strong written, verbal, analytical, negotiation and interpersonal skills
Demonstrate strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks
Excellent customer service skills (friendly, courteous and helpful)
Strong attention to detail including but not limited to accurate spelling and appropriate abbreviations
Basic computer literacy, basic math and writing skills
Excellent telephone skills and sales skills required
Self-motivated, goal-driven capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
Must display a strong desire to achieve and maintain high levels of both internal and external customer satisfaction
Work experience in a floral operation and/or outbound business to business telemarketing/telephone sales experience a plus
Knowledge of flowers, seasonal trends, or event planning a plus
Bilingual Spanish is a plus
Additional Information
Thriving Wellness Community:
Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including:
24/7 online physician consultations
virtual mental health resources
life coaching
engaging employee community groups
cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements
library of on-demand fitness videos
Career Advancement Opportunities:
Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
Focused Learning and Development:
Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
Empowering Mentorship Program:
Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.
Continuous Improvement Training:
Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace.
Building a Healthy Society:
We focus on improving the social determinants of a healthy society-quality education and medical care, economic mobility, and a healthy environment-to help build thriving communities. Wonderful CSR
Giving Back to the Community:
Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities.
Say everything and share your "Love Out Loud™" with the gift of Teleflora® flowers—all made by hand and delivered by hand by your local florist. With more than 10,000 member florists in North America alone, Teleflora offers the kind of personal touches, artistry and expertise you expect from a trusted neighborhood florist—even if that neighborhood is across the country. No prepackaged flowers in nondescript boxes dropped on your doorstep—Teleflora's network of professional florists creates artistic arrangements personally delivered in a vase, often on the same day. Teleflora makes every day an occasion with a two-in-one gift that includes a multipurpose keepsake container for long-lasting enjoyment. For more, visit: www.teleflora.com, or follow us on Instagram and Facebook and tag your own #LoveOutLoud moment.
Telefora is part of The Wonderful Company, a successful, fast-growing privately held $6 billion company with 10,000 employees worldwide. The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving, education initiatives, and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California’s Central Valley. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit csr.wonderful.com.
The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, region, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.
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We are seeking enthusiastic, outgoing candidates with a passion for sales to join our dynamic B2B team! In this exciting role, you'll focus on telephone based sales of fresh flower varieties and floral products offered by Flowerbuyer to our network of member florists. Bilingual Spanish helpful but not required.
We value our commitment to the team and our everyday pursuit to be better. The Inside Sales, Flowerbuyer team, has the option of working a hybrid work schedule of Monday to Thursday in the
Paragould, AR office
with the option of working from home on Fridays. Working from home is voluntary and the option to work in the office is available. The role is an hourly + commission position with the opportunity to earn additional income through sale contests and performance-based added commission. The average annual wage ranges from $35,000 to $65,000.
Job Description
Establish a high level of rapport and trust with the Teleflora florists
Develop in-depth knowledge of FlowerBuyer’s complete portfolio of fresh flowers and floral supplies
Meet/exceed the daily, weekly and monthly quotas that are established for contacts and sales
Meet/exceed the daily expected percentage of time on the telephones selling to the florist
Use every customer contact to reinforce the Teleflora commitment to customer service
Prepare reports as necessary for the Inside Sales department management
Utilize appropriate order entry; call tracking and contact management software
Participate in sales, product and process training as required
Communicate with other departments to help meet departmental needs
Additional duties as needed
Qualifications
Must work extended hours as business needs dictate
Possess strong written, verbal, analytical, negotiation and interpersonal skills
Demonstrate strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks
Excellent customer service skills (friendly, courteous and helpful)
Strong attention to detail including but not limited to accurate spelling and appropriate abbreviations
Basic computer literacy, basic math and writing skills
Excellent telephone skills and sales skills required
Self-motivated, goal-driven capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
Must display a strong desire to achieve and maintain high levels of both internal and external customer satisfaction
Work experience in a floral operation and/or outbound business to business telemarketing/telephone sales experience a plus
Knowledge of flowers, seasonal trends, or event planning a plus
Bilingual Spanish is a plus
Additional Information
Thriving Wellness Community:
Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including:
24/7 online physician consultations
virtual mental health resources
life coaching
engaging employee community groups
cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements
library of on-demand fitness videos
Career Advancement Opportunities:
Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
Focused Learning and Development:
Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
Empowering Mentorship Program:
Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.
Continuous Improvement Training:
Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace.
Building a Healthy Society:
We focus on improving the social determinants of a healthy society-quality education and medical care, economic mobility, and a healthy environment-to help build thriving communities. Wonderful CSR
Giving Back to the Community:
Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities.
Say everything and share your "Love Out Loud™" with the gift of Teleflora® flowers—all made by hand and delivered by hand by your local florist. With more than 10,000 member florists in North America alone, Teleflora offers the kind of personal touches, artistry and expertise you expect from a trusted neighborhood florist—even if that neighborhood is across the country. No prepackaged flowers in nondescript boxes dropped on your doorstep—Teleflora's network of professional florists creates artistic arrangements personally delivered in a vase, often on the same day. Teleflora makes every day an occasion with a two-in-one gift that includes a multipurpose keepsake container for long-lasting enjoyment. For more, visit: www.teleflora.com, or follow us on Instagram and Facebook and tag your own #LoveOutLoud moment.
Telefora is part of The Wonderful Company, a successful, fast-growing privately held $6 billion company with 10,000 employees worldwide. The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving, education initiatives, and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California’s Central Valley. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit csr.wonderful.com.
The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, region, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.
EEO is the law - click here for more information
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