Independent Sales Rep – Wholesale Perennials (1099)

Massachusetts Nursery and Landscape Association; Connecticut; On-site; USD 50,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

The Plant Group is a premier wholesale nursery based in North Franklin, Connecticut. We are seeking an Independent Sales Representative (1099) to manage a high‑performing wholesale book valued at about $1M in Southeast Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

You will work on a commission‑only basis, leveraging an established account base, traveling to visit garden centers, and coordinating with production and logistics teams. Dynamics 365 BC experience is a plus for managing live inventory and orders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven sales or account management experience within horticulture, nursery, or green industry.
• Experience inside independent garden centers as a perennial buyer or inventory manager is highly valued.
• Comfortable using ERP/CRM software; Business Central is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow an established book of wholesale accounts (approx. $1M in volume).
• Travel regionally to visit accounts and present weekly availability lists.
• Use Dynamics 365 BC to check live inventory and submit orders.
• Identify and onboard new independent garden centers to expand territory.
• Coordinate with production and logistics teams to plan seasonality and deliveries.

Skills

Sales experience

Account management

Relationship selling

ERP/CRM software

Travel readiness

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

The Plant Group is a premier wholesale nursery based in North Franklin, Connecticut. We are seeking an Independent Sales Representative (1099) to manage a high‑performing wholesale book valued at about $1M in Southeast Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

You will work on a commission‑only basis, leveraging an established account base, traveling to visit garden centers, and coordinating with production and logistics teams. Dynamics 365 BC experience is a plus for managing live inventory and orders.