Bailey Nurseries Inc. has an opening for our territorial sales position covering New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. The successful candidate has experience and knowledge of the nursery trade, including but not limited to growers, garden centers, landscapers, and horticultural distribution centers. This position manages existing accounts as well as developing existing and potential business within their assigned territory.
Duties:
1.Develop and maintain a strategic sales plan for territory, which includes increasing existing sales as well as developing additional sales.
2.Maintain regular communication with current and potential customer base.
3.Represent Bailey Nurseries at various trade shows, industry association meetings and events, acting as a role model for the nursery and the industry.
4.Handle customer requests and concerns promptly and within company guidelines.
5.Attend at least two national sales meetings per year, or as scheduled by sales managers.
6.Stay abreast of new plant varieties, growing techniques, equipment, advances in horticulture,
etc.
Qualifications:
> BA/BS degree preferred or equivalent education and experience
> Prior sales experience required.
> Knowledge of Bailey products and systems.
> Exclusive representation of Bailey Nurseries Inc.
> Proficient in Windows, Word, Excel, etc.
> Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
> Ability to travel within territory 60+ percent of year.
> Must have valid Driver’s License
> Must live within territory, preferably near city with airport facilities.
Deadline for applying for this position is June 1, 2008. If you are interested in this position, or if you would like a more detailed job description, please call:
Michael Marsh (651) 459-9744
e-mail to jobs@baileynursery.com
Fax (651) 459-5100