Horticulture Sales Representative

Premier Tech; Kalamazoo (MI); Remote; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the horticulture sector is seeking an outside sales representative dedicated to expanding their markets and promoting innovative products. This role demands a candidate with 3-5 years of sales experience in horticulture, strong interpersonal skills, and a passion for the industry. Remote work is possible, providing flexibility in managing sales across Michigan and Ohio, while offering comprehensive benefits from day one.

Benefits

Health, vision, and dental insurance

401(K) retirement plan with company match

Skills development through University of Premier Tech platform

Life insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of outside sales experience in the horticultural industry.
• Good knowledge of garden center markets, experience collaborating with distributors.
• Passion for the plant industry.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop the markets in your territory.
• Perform technical presentations to distributors and retailers.
• Manage growth of clientele and market segments.

Skills

Sales experience

Knowledge of horticulture

Interpersonal skills

Business acumen

Results oriented

Autonomy

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

• Thanks to our team's flexible and agile approach, this role can be performed remotely.

Your future team

Premier Tech Growers and Consumers is a North American leader in the professional and commercial horticulture markets. Thanks to our coast-to-coast production and distribution network, we provide our customers with superior quality products so they can help feed, protect and improve our world in turn!

What we offer

• Health, vision, and dental insurance plans - available day one
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Life insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Team member and family assistance program
• 401(K) retirement plan with company match
• Skills development through University of Premier Tech platform

Your future role

• Use your influence to maintain and develop the markets in your territory
• Perform technical presentation to distributors, retailers, and growers
• Promote our products and our technologies
• Participate in the planning and establishment of annual sales forecasts
• Conduct and follow-up field trials
• Travel frequently within the designated sales territory
• Manage growth of your clientele and your market segments

Required skills

• At least 3-5 years of outside sales experience in the horticultural industry
• Good knowledge of the horticulture/garden center markets
• Experience collaborating with distributors
• Experience with CRM systems such as Salesforce
• Passion for the plant industry
• Solid business acumen
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Results oriented
• Autonomy
• Ability to cover a vast territory in Michigan and Ohio

Do these words spark your interest?

horticulture, ornamental, greenhouses, vegetables, crops, fruits, added value, biocontrols, garden center

If you are ready to take on this challenge, please bring your drive, ambition and talent, and let’s partner together!