Inside Sales Specialist, Flowerbuyer

Company Description Teleflora provides innovative marketing, education, and technology to make sure our member florists get the resources they need to thrive, creating beautiful bouquets with keepsake vases delivered to your door. We’ve been a part of The Wonderful Company family since 1979, and with a nationwide network of florists, we’ve become the world’s largest flower delivery service. With more than 10,000 member florists in North America, we lead the industry by working directly with our florists to hand-arrange and hand deliver every bouquet! We’re seeking enthusiastic, outgoing individuals with a passion for sales to join our dynamic B2B team! In this exciting role, you’ll focus on telephone-based sales of fresh flower varieties and floral products offered by FlowerBuyer to our network of member florists. Bilingual Spanish not required but is a plus. This is a hybrid position working Monday-Wednesday in the Paragould, AR office, with option to work from home on Thursdays and Fridays. Working from home is optional and working from the office is available. This is an hourly position and is located in Paragould, Arkansas. Job Description Establish a high level of rapport and trust with the Teleflora floristsDevelop in-depth knowledge of FlowerBuyer’s complete portfolio of fresh flowers and floral suppliesMeet/exceed the daily, weekly and monthly quotas that are established for contacts and salesMeet/exceed the daily expected percentage of time on the telephones selling to the floristUse every customer contact to reinforce the Teleflora commitment to customer servicePrepare reports as necessary for the Inside Sales department managementUtilize appropriate order entry; call tracking and contact management softwareParticipate in sales, product and process training as requiredCommunicate with other departments to help meet departmental needsAdditional duties as needed Qualifications Must work extended hours as business needs dictatePossess strong written, verbal, analytical, negotiation and interpersonal skillsDemonstrate strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasksExcellent customer service skills (friendly, courteous and helpful)Strong attention to detail including but not limited to accurate spelling and appropriate abbreviationsBasic computer literacy, basic math and writing skillsExcellent telephone skills and sales skills requiredSelf-motivated, goal-driven capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced, constantly changing environmentMust display a strong desire to achieve and maintain high levels of both internal and external customer satisfactionWork experience in a floral operation and/or outbound business to business telemarketing/telephone sales experience a plusKnowledge of flowers, seasonal trends, or event planning a plusBilingual Spanish is a plus Working Conditions: Holiday time off may be limited due to increased order volumeFast-paced, solution-oriented office environment Education And Experience High school diploma or equivalent, college business course or an undergraduate degree a positive Additional Information Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including:24/7 online physician consultations virtual mental health resources life coaching engaging employee community groups cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements library of on-demand fitness videos Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units. Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses. Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward. Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace. Building a Healthy Society: We focus on improving the social determinants of a healthy society-quality education and medical care, economic mobility, and a healthy environment-to help build thriving communities. Wonderful CSRGiving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities. Say everything and share your "Love Out Loud™" with the gift of Teleflora® flowers—all made by hand and delivered by hand by your local florist. With more than 10,000 member florists in North America alone, Teleflora offers the kind of personal touches, artistry and expertise you expect from a trusted neighborhood florist—even if that neighborhood is across the country. No prepackaged flowers in nondescript boxes dropped on your doorstep—Teleflora's network of professional florists creates artistic arrangements personally delivered in a vase, often on the same day. Teleflora makes every day an occasion with a two-in-one gift that includes a multipurpose keepsake container for long-lasting enjoyment. For more, visit: www.teleflora.com, or follow us on Instagram and Facebook and tag your own #LoveOutLoud moment. Telefora is part of The Wonderful Company, a successful, fast-growing privately held $6 billion company with 10,000 employees worldwide. The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving, education initiatives, and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California’s Central Valley. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit csr.wonderful.com. The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, region, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories. EEO is the law - click here for more information