Inside Sales - Account Manager

Account Manager – Inside SalesPermanent, full-time, onsite, compensation commensurate to experienceStoney Creek, Ontario, Canada Staalduinen Floral Ltd. processes & distributes an extensive line of cut flowers, flowering plants, cut greens and floral supplies. Staalduinen Floral has been a well-respected name in the floral industry for over 60 years with a reputation based upon being the foremost provider of high quality floral products, exceptional service and best-in-class order fulfillment. The company prides itself on its culture of continuous improvement and teamwork.Why do career-driven people join Staalduinen Floral Ltd?Staalduinen culture is diverse, exciting, and career-fulfilling which are just a few reasons why our employees have been with us for an average of 10 years, continually growing and excelling in their skills and experiences. We want you to be part of our dynamic and positive culture in a family-run business ready to set you up for success! With a fleet of our own temperature-controlled trucks and a large distribution warehouse, we are able to deliver on our promise of bringing “Staalduinen fresh” to our customers’ door.  Our team is built around “floral experts” including buyers, account managers, and order fulfillment professionals.  Our team is committed to the floral industry and it is this dedication and depth of understanding that has been a hall mark of Staalduinen since our humble beginnings. About The PositionThe Account Manager is directly responsible to the Director of Sales and General Manager.  This is a sales representative position that is responsible for growing client partnerships. Responsibilities:Account Management:Develop and maintain healthy relationships with clientsEntering Orders and confirming details with clientsService/grow a client list in sales and profitabilityContact clients regularly to service their floral needsEnsure that client order fulfilment is being monitoredRegular contact with clientsAcquire new customers and maintain a prospect listRepresent Staalduinen Floral Ltd. in an effective, ethical and professional manner.Develop a thorough knowledge of the company and all the products and services that it offers.Adhere to all company guidelines, procedures and policiesServe clients assigned to other Account Managers when they are away.Carry out any additional duties as requested Requirement Qualifications2+ years directly related experience with Inside Sales / Account ManagementExcellent prospecting and relationship building skillsSales and customer service experienceWholesale Floral or Retail Florist sales experience preferred.Proficient with MS Office ApplicationsComputer skills with experience in ERP softwareExcellent verbal and written communication skills in English is requiredFlexible and adaptable with sound work ethicsStrong organization & time management skillsCapable of working independently and as part of a team Working ConditionsHigh energy, fast paced office environmentOccasional travel required to visit clients and prospectsDue to the nature of the floral industry, longer hours may be required around holidaysStaalduinen Floral Limited would like to thank all job applicants for taking the time to apply for our career opportunities, we truly appreciate it.  Our Recruitment Team will be reviewing each application and they will immediately contact qualified candidates for an interview.  Please be sure to visit our Careers page on a regular basis for updated job openings.  Should you wish to send us your resume as a “general application” please email us at careers@ flowerpower.ca but please write your first and last name along with the position you wish to apply for in the subject heading. Please attach your resume either as a Word Document or PDF file.