Garden Center Contractor Sales

Franz Witte Landscape Contracting, Inc.; Nampa (ID); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Employee discount on plants and garden products

Health, Dental, and Vision benefits

401K with company match

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Phone Reimbursement Allowance

PTO

Holiday Pay

Phone Reimbursement

Employee discount on plants and garden

Company discounts

Résumé du poste

A prominent landscape company in Idaho is looking for a Contractor Sales Representative to act as the key liaison between the Garden Center and landscape professionals. The role includes building relationships with contractors and managing internal sales. Ideal candidates will have horticultural knowledge, sales experience, and strong organizational skills. Competitive pay and benefits such as health insurance and employee discounts on products are offered. Candidates should be goal-oriented and ready to learn.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in landscape supply, horticulture, or contractor sales (preferred).
• Strong understanding of plant material and landscape products.
• Self-motivated with proven sales or account management success.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to learn other software.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Meticulous organizational skills and detail orientation.

Responsabilités

• Develop and maintain relationships with local landscape/government contractors, designers, and builders.
• Conduct contractor visits and customer meetings to understand client needs.
• Prepare customized quotes, bids, and product recommendations.
• Serve as the point of contact for in-house sales and product availability.
• Track sales performance and provide updates to management.

Connaissances

Horticultural knowledge

Customer service skills

Business acumen

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Franz Witte is a three-department company with divisions in landscape construction, commercial landscape maintenance, and garden center retail. With 185 employees, we have been building and maintaining distinctive, reputable, and exceptional landscapes in Idaho since 1971. If you are a purpose-driven team player with a tenacity to learn, apply to become part of the flock today.

Position Summary:

The Contractor Sales Representative serves as the key liaison between our Garden Center and landscape industry professionals. This position is responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with landscape contractors, builders, and maintenance companies, while also coordinating and supporting internal sales. The ideal candidate combines horticultural knowledge, customer service skills, and business acumen to drive sales and strengthen our reputation as the go-to supplier for landscape professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

External Sales & Relationship Building

• Develop and maintain relationships with local landscape/government contractors, designers, and builders.
• Conduct regular contractor visits, customer meetings, and follow-ups to understand client needs and project timelines.
• Prepare and deliver customized quotes, bids, and product recommendations.
• Proactively identify new contractor accounts and growth opportunities.

Internal Collaboration & Customer Service

• Serve as the internal point of contact for in-house sales, pricing, and product availability.
• Coordinate with purchasing, inventory, and operations teams to ensure timely fulfillment of sold jobs or special orders.
• Support retail sales staff with contractor-related inquiries and training on contractor programs.
• Maintain organized in-house sales records, including pricing, and purchase history.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of plant materials, hard goods, soils, fertilizers, and related landscape products.
• Stay current on seasonal trends, new varieties, and industry best practices.
• Assist with merchandising and promotional programs targeted at trade professionals.
• Provide input on purchasing decisions based on contractor demand and upcoming internal projects.

Administrative & Reporting

• Track sales performance, prepare forecasts, and provide regular updates to management.
• Ensure all quotes, orders, and customer interactions are documented accurately.
• Manage pricing consistency, volume discounts, and account terms within company guidelines.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in landscape supply, horticulture, or contractor sales (preferred).
• Strong understanding of plant material and landscape products.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-motivated with proven sales or account management success.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ability to learn other various software.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Must possess meticulous organizational skills and be extremely detail oriented.

Working Conditions:

• Primarily onsite at the Garden Center, with occasional travel to customer locations.
• Requires ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to withstand extreme outdoor temperatures.
• Competitive pay.
• Employee discount on plants and garden products.
• Benefits include Health, Life, STD, Accident, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match, PTO, Holiday Pay, Phone Reimbursement Allowance, and company discounts.

All employees are subject to pre-employment and random drug testing .

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.