Sales Associate

Job Title:Sales Associate

Reports to: Branch Manager

Location: Topeka, KS

Company: Baisch & Skinner, Inc.

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Company Description: Baisch & Skinner is a wholesale floral distributor based in St. Louis, MO with seven branch store locations throughout the Midwest. Importers of fresh cut flowers, permanent botanicals, decoratives, glassware, and floral supplies, Baisch & Skinner is a business-to-business distributor that serves the floral, design, and hospitality industries.

Responsibilities:

· Present Baisch & Skinner’s line of fresh cut flowers, blooming plants and floral supplies to current and potential clients.

· Service an assigned set of established accounts.

· Develop and maintain sales materials and current product knowledge.

· Establish and maintain current client and potential client relationships.

· Assist customers within store purchases including locating product, answering questions, and creating invoices.

· Identify and resolve client concerns.

· Pull, pack, prepare and bill orders for shipping on daily delivery routes.

· Coordinate shipping schedules and delivery of merchandise and services.

· Maintain a positive attitude at all times with customers while addressing their needs.

· Upkeep of showroom to include displays, restocking merchandise, and general cleaning.

· Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

· High School diploma or equivalent

· Ability to identify cut flower varieties and distinguish quality characteristics preferred

· Strong organizational, project and time management skills required.

· Excellent written and oral communication skills essential for professional phone and personal contacts

· Strong computer skills with a proficiency using the internet and email systems.

· Projects a friendly, courteous, and professional image

· Demonstrated customer service focus with a professional demeanor and appearance

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while meeting project deadlines.

· Thrives in a team atmosphere and enjoys working with others

· Willingness to work a flexible schedule to accommodate heavy work volume

· Ability to stand for extended periods of time

· Ability to lift, load, unload and move product weighing up to 40 lbs

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Sales: 1 year (Preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Topeka, KS 66609: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person