John Slaman Greenhouses Ltd.
212 Maple Ave South, Burford, ON
Monday – Friday 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, weekends and holidays as required.
About John Slaman Greenhouses Ltd:
Slaman’s Quality Flowers sells greenhouse grown cut flowers directly to wholesale and auction channels throughout Ontario, Quebec and the North-Eastern United States. With over 250,000 sqft of climate-controlled greenhouses, Slaman’s provides locally grown cut chrysanthemums and lisianthus. The Slaman’s team utilizes modern growing techniques, agri-technology for climate-controlled greenhouses to improve production, and environmentally sustainable practices to reduce our carbon footprint while providing customers with quality flowers.
How you will contribute as part of the Slaman’s team:
The Sales Team (4 persons) has day-to-day responsibility for supporting customers and fulfilling sales orders accurately and in a timely manner. The Sales Account Manager is responsible for all sales activities in a business-to-business sales environment as well as administrative responsibilities supporting procurement for the organization. The role will develop new business accounts and grow current business accounts, while supporting customers. The Sales Account Manager has responsibility for the day-to-day management of the sales department including accuracy of sales orders, supporting and directing tasks of the sales associate and shipping assistant, scheduling drivers and routes, department reporting, and other tasks as they arise.
Major responsibilities:
- Manage client accounts, interact with prospects and clients (in-person, phone, email, and online), and support clients’ needs within company policies and guidelines
- Oversee sales processes and handle client inquiries and orders
- Prioritize order fulfillment within context of needs of a perishable product
- Identify areas for improvement and develop new sales strategies by reviewing sales data, sales goals, production availability and client feedback
- Responsible for departmental reporting and forecasting to inform management and production department
- Administrative duties including record keeping, inventory management, invoicing, and account reporting
- Communicate well with other team members and supervisors
- Responsible for training new sales staff as needed
- Willingness to take on new tasks as they arise
What will you need to succeed:
Education (degree/diploma/certifications)
- No requirements but prior training or education is always an asset.
Experience
- Mid-level, 3-5 years prior experience an asset
Knowledge/Skill/Ability
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Intermediate Computer Software experience: Must be comfortable using email and Microsoft Office software (Excel and Word), working ability with QuickBooks
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management.
- Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with customers and team members.
- Strong sense of accountability and ownership to meet deliverables and deadlines – working independently or as a team.
- Ability to multi task and be willing to adapt to priorities and tasks changing on short notice.
Position Details:
Employment type: Full-Time
Duration of employment: Permanent after 3-month probation period
Hours of work: Approximately 35-40 hrs/week
Schedule: Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, with requirement to work some Saturdays, long weekends and extra hours during peak sales times or as required due to agriculture production.
Work Conditions: Office and Agriculture Greenhouse. Cold environment – ready to ship product is stored and packed in a cooler with temperatures ranging from 2-6 degrees Celsius; Warm environment – Warehouse and Production Greenhouse may range in temperature throughout the seasons 15-35+ degrees Celsius.
Work location: In-person, 212 Maple Ave South Burford ON N0E1A0
Salary Range: $22.00-25.00 per hour; prior experience and skill set considered when setting salary
Reports to: Ownership
More information can be found at www.slamans.ca
John Slaman Greenhouses Ltd welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities, diverse backgrounds, and experience. Accommodations are available on request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for interviews. Should you have any questions please contact [email protected]
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour
Flexible language requirement:
Work Location: In person
