Flowerwood Nursery, Inc.

Compensation

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Position Summary This position focuses on providing chain stores 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. This position would ideally be based in Birmingham, AL, to service North Alabama, North Mississippi, and Memphis, TN. Essential Functions and Responsibilities This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time. · Service chain stores in defined areas 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 weekly feedback and a call sheet of stores visited due on Mondays before 7 AM CST. · Attend events / trade shows when requested and support brand education if requested. · Build relationships with garden center associates. · Communicate with Account Managers on a regular basis concerning goals and initiatives within the defined area. · Assist with other tasks related to the nursery. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and Experience · Thorough knowledge of plants offered by Flowerwood Nursery including the Southern Living Plant Collection, Encore Azalea, and all other supported brands. · Previous nursery and/or garden retail experience a plus. · Previous customer/sales experience is preferred. Competencies · Ability to drive to store locations. · Strong communication - clear and articulate speech. · Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working Environment · Travel to stores on a regular basis, minimal weekly time in home office. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.