Growth-Focused Plant Sales Account Executive

ADP, Inc.; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Lake Nursery in Texas is hiring an Account Executive to grow our sales across the horticulture portfolio. You’ll build relationships with current customers and expand our client base through proactive outreach, site visits, and collaboration with internal teams to ensure strong, reliable service.

This full-time inside-sales role reports to the Sales Manager. A degree in horticulture or equivalent sales experience, plus excellent communication and organization, and ability to travel

Qualifications

• Degree in Horticulture preferred or equivalent sales work experience.
• 3 years of experience in horticulture, agriculture sales or sales background.
• Passion for plants and building strong client relationships.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational habits and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; ability to learn internal systems.
• Ability to travel locally for client visits and trade events.
• Self-motivated team player with a positive attitude and growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Generates and develops new business to meet specific sales goals while developing and maintaining strong relationships with existing clients
• Proactively identify and pursue new sales opportunities while nurturing existing client relationships and accounts
• Respond promptly and professionally to customer inquiries (availability, quality, pricing, etc.)
• Serve as a liaison between customers and internal teams (logistics, growing, order fulfillment) and processing customers through ordering system
• Coordinate and execute value-added services and point-of-sale (POS) solutions
• Conduct regular customer site visits and maintain up-to-date records
• Monitor crop quality and availability; inspect orders prior to shipment
• Analyze sales reports and regional trends to target key growth opportunities with new customers
• Contribute to crop planning and customer forecasts
• Support marketing efforts and participate in industry trade events
• Collaborate in team sales strategy meetings and ongoing training

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Travel readiness

Education

Degree in Horticulture or equivalent sales experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Green Lake Nursery in Texas is hiring an Account Executive to grow our sales across the horticulture portfolio. You’ll build relationships with current customers and expand our client base through proactive outreach, site visits, and collaboration with internal teams to ensure strong, reliable service.

This full-time inside-sales role reports to the Sales Manager. A degree in horticulture or equivalent sales experience, plus excellent communication and organization, and ability to travel