Compost, Soil & Mulch Sales Representative

St Louis Composting; Peerless Park (MO); Híbrido; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work environment

Company vehicle or mileage allowance

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, 4‑

401(k) with company match

Descripción de la vacante

St.-Louis-Composting is seeking a Commercial Sales Representative to grow and manage business relationships for STA-certified compost, mulch, topsoil, and engineered soil blends. You’ll work with landscape architects, engineers, garden centers, and municipalities to specify and promote products for commercial landscaping and construction projects.

The role emphasizes relationship-building, technical knowledge of soil blends, and the ability to drive specifications and sales while supporting

Formación

• Experience in B2B sales within landscaping, construction materials, environmental services, or horticulture.
• Strong communication, presentation and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Proficiency with ERP/accounting software and MS Office.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and manage relationships with landscapes architects, engineers, garden centers, contractors, and municipalities.
• Promote specifications for STA-certified compost and related products in projects.
• Identify bid opportunities and assist customers with product recommendations and technical info.
• Sell compost, mulch, topsoil, and engineered soil blends for commercial applications.
• Prepare quotes, proposals, and project pricing.
• Enter sales orders into ERP software and track activities in ERP.
• Coordinate with operations for timely delivery and satisfaction.
• Visit job sites and conduct customer meetings as needed.
• Represent the company at industry events and networking functions.

Conocimientos

B2B sales experience

Communication

Presentation skills

Relationship-building

Driver's license

Travel locally

NetSuite

Microsoft Office

Landscaping materials knowledge

Herramientas

NetSuite

Descripción del empleo

Position Summary

The Commercial Compost, Soil & Mulch Sales Representative is responsible for developing and managing business relationships focused on commercial sales of STA-certified compost, mulch, topsoil, and engineered soil blends. This position works closely with landscape architects, landscape engineers, landscape maintenance companies, garden centers, contractors, and municipalities to specify and promote company materials for commercial landscaping and construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with landscape architects, landscape engineers, landscape maintenance companies, garden centers, contractors, municipalities, and any other customers.
• Promote and secure specifications for STA-certified compost and related products in commercial landscaping and construction projects.
• Identify upcoming bid opportunities and assist customers with product recommendations and technical information.
• Sell compost, mulch, topsoil, and engineered soil blends for commercial applications.
• Prepare quotes, proposals, and project pricing.
• Enter sales orders into ERP software.
• Coordinate with operations and dispatch teams to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Conduct job site visits and customer meetings as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of compost, soil blends, mulch products, and applicable project specifications.
• Track sales activities, project pipelines, and customer interactions in ERP software.
• Represent the company at industry events, trade associations, and networking functions.

Qualifications

• Previous B2B sales experience preferred, especially in landscaping, construction materials, environmental services, or horticulture.
• Experience working with landscape maintenance companies, garden centers, contractors, or commercial landscaping accounts preferred.
• Knowledge of compost, engineered soils, mulch, or landscape materials is a plus.
• Experience using NetSuite or similar ERP/accounting software preferred.
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally for meetings and job site visits.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to visit outdoor job sites, landscaping projects, and customer locations.
• Occasional lifting of samples or materials up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to travel throughout the region as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary plus commission opportunities.
• Hybrid work environment
• Company vehicle or mileage reimbursement.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Accident, 401(k) (Traditional & Roth), Company Match
• Company phone and computer provided.

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with USCC STA-certified compost programs and testing standards.
• Existing relationships within the commercial landscaping, horticulture, or municipal industries preferred.
• Understanding of commercial landscaping operations and seasonal material demands.

As an important part of our hiring process, our candidates must go through a background check and an extensive drug testing including urine and breath alcohol testing