Job Summary: This position focuses on providing customers with plants and information with in-store visits to increase their turns and profitability as well as providing nursery operations with information to meet the consumer demand.

Job Responsibilities:

· Service stores in defined area of coverage, making weekly in-person visits.

· Review pre-written orders and provide feedback before the communicated deadline.

· Work with merchandising groups in the stores to help promote Flowerwood Nursery.

· Assist with resolving issues at the store level including inventory issues, shipping, plant quality, etc.

· Submit feedback from the field weekly due on Mondays.

· Submit a call sheet of customers visited due on Mondays before 7AM CST.

· Attend trade shows when requested and support brand education if requested.

· Build relationships with plant buyers at independent garden centers and re-wholesale companies.

· Build relationship with inside sales teams at locations to optimize coverage.

· Communicate with Sales Manager on a regular basis concerning goals and initiatives in the retail and re-wholesale within defined area.

· Assist with other tasks related to the nursery.

Qualifications:

· Thorough knowledge of plants offered by Flowerwood Nursery including the Southern Living Plant Collection and the Encore Azalea

· Previous customer/sales experience is preferred

· Ability to drive to customer locations

· Previous nursery and/or garden retail experience a plus

· Strong communication - clear and articulate speech

· Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel