Sales Account Manager/Executive

Green-Lake-Nursery-7; South Dakota; On-site; USD 43,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Lake Nursery is seeking an Account Executive – Inside Sales in Texas to grow and manage a diverse client base. You will cultivate relationships with existing customers while expanding our footprint with new accounts from San Marcos to surrounding regions.

The role requires a horticulture background or strong sales experience, excellent communication, and the ability to travel for client visits and trade events. Join a family-owned nursery with a history dating back to 1983.

Qualifications

• Degree in horticulture preferred or equivalent sales experience.
• 3 years of 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

Plant sales

Customer relationships

Communication

Organization

MS Office

Travel readiness

Team player

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Horticulture

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Internal systems

Job description

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Full Time Sales San Marcos, Kingsbury, TX, US

24 days ago Requisition ID: 1021

Salary Range: $43,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

Now Hiring: Account Executive – Sales Department (Inside Sales)

Green Lake Nursery | Family-Owned Since 1983

Full-Time | Reports to: Sales Manager

About Us

At Green Lake Nursery, we believe in the power of plants and people. As a family-owned and operated wholesale nursery, we’ve built a strong reputation for quick delivery, expert knowledge, and a wide variety of native and perennial plants. With decades of experience and a commitment to growth, we're seeking passionate individuals who share our love for horticulture and strong customer relationships.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and results-driven Account Executive to join our Sales Team. In this role, you’ll build relationships with current customers while also growing our client base. If you enjoy working with plants, solving problems, and making meaningful connections, this is the role for you.

Key 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

What We’re Looking For

• 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

Why Green Lake Nursery?

• Opportunity to make a real impact and grow with us
• Work with a product that makes people (and landscapes) thrive
• Be part of a respected name in Texas horticulture