Inside Sales Specialist - job 1 of 3

Teleflora, with a nationwide network of florists, has 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 a sustainable network of locally owned florists. 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 are looking for enthusiastic, outgoing candidates who love to sell! In this exciting B2B sales role. Your focus will be conducting telephone sales for various products offered by Teleflora to our member florists. 

You'll be earning an hourly rate plus commission while working a 40 hour work week. Position requires working onsite at the Paragould, Arkansas office Monday through Thursday.. Employees may work remotely on Fridays upon completion of training. Working remotely is a voluntary benefit and ability to work in office on Fridays is available. We would love to have you join our team!

• Establish a high level of rapport and trust with the Teleflora florists while making outbound calls
• Become familiar with the entire product line that Teleflora sells as well as other services offered
• Meet/exceed the daily, weekly and monthly quotas that are established for contacts and sales
• Meet/exceed the daily expected percentage of time on the telephones selling to the florist
• Use every customer contact to reinforce the Teleflora commitment to customer service
• Prepare reports as necessary for the Inside Sales department management
• Utilize appropriate order entry; call tracking and contact management software
• Participate in sales, product and process training as required
• Communicate with other departments to help meet departmental needs
• Additional duties as needed

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent, college business course or an undergraduate degree a positive
• Work experience in a floral operation or outbound business to business telemarketing/telephone sales experience a plus

Knowledge/Skills:

• Must work extended hours as business needs dictate
• Possess strong written, verbal, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks
• Excellent customer service skills (friendly, courteous and helpful)
• Strong attention to detail including but not limited to accurate spelling and appropriate abbreviations
• Basic computer literacy, basic math and writing skills
• Excellent telephone skills and sales skills required
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
• Must display a strong desire to achieve and maintain high levels of both internal and external customer satisfaction

Working Conditions:

• Holiday time off may be limited due to increased order volume
• Fast-paced, solution-oriented office environment

• 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 CSR
• Giving 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.

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