Job Description

John G. Hofland Ltd. is an award winning, established, well respected, and growth oriented GTA based wholesaler selling high quality fresh cut flowers, greens, plants, floral supplies and giftware. If you are passionate about flowers and customer service, we want to hear from you. John G. Hofland Ltd. offers an amazing company culture, comprehensive benefits and the opportunity for career growth.

Reporting to the Sales & Marketing Manager, the Sales Representative - Garden Centre Group - is responsible for selling flowers, floral supplies, giftware, and Garden Centre Programs to achieve Hofland's customer retention and growth strategy as well as their individual and team targets.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain and develop strong relationships with existing customers by understanding their business model, needs, and their customer base to develop Garden Centre Sales. Develop new customer prospects through market research, referrals, and other pipeline methods. Become a product expert to provide customers with solutions which are designed for their specific needs, matching their customer's tastes and trends. Work closely with the other Garden Centre team members to achieve group targets and goals. Develop a strong understanding of the Garden Centre industry and its trends. Provide superior customer service by liaising internally to monitor existing orders and inventory levels and make accurate and rapid cost calculations to provide quotes. Meet with potential customers at trade exhibitions such as the CGTA gift shows, Garden Centre buying group trade shows and our own Showroom Open House. Attend events and demonstrations as a Hofland representative. Assist in managing fresh flower inventory through regular maintenance of sold sections. Assist with the picking of orders for key customers, as required. Assist with the management of deliveries. Maintain strong communication between departments to ensure smooth workflow (Shipping, Purchasing, Accounting, Flower Picking, Warehouse Operations). Other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications:

Experience in both an inside and outside sales environment, preferably in the floral/garden centre industry. Proven track record growing established sales accounts and developing a pipeline of new accounts. Outstanding prospecting and relationship building abilities. Professional verbal and written communication skills with superior interpersonal skills. Strong time management, organizational and administrative skills. Collaborative and team oriented individual capable of working both independently and as part of a team. Flexible and adaptable. Excellent computer skills including MSOffice (Word, Excel & Outlook) and NetSuite. On occasion (during peak periods), the Sales Rep may need to work extended hours (evenings/ weekends).
If this sounds like the role for you, please forward your resume and cover letter to job@hofland.com. Please ensure

"Sales Rep.- Garden Centre"

appears in the subject line.

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us.

We thank you for your interest in this position. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $49,000.00-$62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Flexible schedule Life insurance Mileage reimbursement On-site parking Paid time off Profit sharing RRSP match Store discount Tuition reimbursement
Experience:

Floral / Garden Centre : 1 year (required) Sales / Inside Sales: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person