At Gertens Family of Businesses, we are committed to delivering high-quality products and services to the turf care and landscaping industry. We’re looking for a driven and self-motivated Outside Sales Representative to join our Professional Turf team. This role offers the opportunity to develop and expand your career while helping to build long-lasting relationships with our clients.

Responsibilities

As an Outside Sales Representative, you will play a key role in growing our wholesale product lines and supporting the success of our assigned accounts. Your responsibilities will include:

Build, maintain, and expand customer relationships to drive sales growth across all wholesale product lines.
Support the growth and success of assigned accounts by meeting sales targets and objectives.
Provide coaching and professional development to sales associates to improve product knowledge and sales techniques.
Follow up with customers and offer solutions to any concerns or issues that arise.
Establish and nurture productive, professional relationships with key personnel within assigned customer accounts.
Collaborate with other company teams (support, management, etc.) to ensure customer satisfaction and smooth operations.
Proactively conduct visits and meetings with clients to assess their needs and satisfaction.
Identify new opportunities for additional products and services to present to clients.
Develop proposals and presentations for new business and product offerings.
Collaborate with vendors and buyers to optimize product offerings and maintain strong partnerships.
Meet or exceed sales goals for enhancement and maintenance services for new business outside of existing client portfolios.
Assist in the development of marketing materials such as flyers or strategies to increase business.
Process sales transactions and paperwork in a timely and accurate manner.
Attend company meetings, trade shows, and events as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the department manager.

Education And Experience Requirements

Associate’s degree in Horticulture or a related field.
3-5 years of sales experience, preferably in the turf care or landscaping industry.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
Customer service experience is a plus.
Basic math skills and the ability to read and comprehend written procedures.
A strong client-service orientation, self-starter, and ability to take ownership of your work.
Basic knowledge of landscape maintenance, design, and turf care.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively.
Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Physical Requirements

Sitting, standing, walking, climbing ladders, squatting/kneeling, reaching, grasping, pushing/pulling, twisting/bending, lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs. numerous times per shift.
Ability to talk, hear, and see clearly.
Ability to lift 50-60 lbs regularly.

Benefits

At Gertens Family of Businesses, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and professional growth. Some of our benefits include:

Competitive wages
Day, evening, and weekend schedules for work-life balance
Tuition Assistance for eligible employees
Scholarship opportunities for continued education
Employee discounts on products and services
Health and Welfare insurances including medical, dental, and vision coverage
401k savings plan with company match
Employee referral bonus program
Internship program for career development

How To Apply

If you’re ready to take on an exciting sales opportunity with a leading company in the turf care industry, we encourage you to apply! We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially having you join our team!

E-Verify

Gertens participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Gertens Family of Businesses is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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