Seed Sales Specialist

Company: Native Seed
Location: Lehi
Posted on: October 25, 2024

Job Description:

Description: Company Background:NativeSeed Group is a collection of native seed companies across multiple locations in CA, OR, WA, UT, MT, NV, CO, KS, NE and AZ.For over three decades, NativeSeed Group has been recognized as the leading supplier of native seed and erosion control products in North America, serving a diverse range of customers including federal and state agencies, departments of transportation, contractors and hydro seeders, environmental landscapers, NGOs, Fortune 500 energy corporations, large landowners, and retail consumers.NativeSeed Group is the only vertically integrated native seed company in North America and includes five state-of-the-art farming, processing, and cleaning operations as well as 13 points of distribution throughout the West. We have decades of experience designing regionally adapted reclamation and restoration seed solutions spanning small landowner beautification projects to large scale, complex habitat restoration initiatives. Our best-in-class team members specialize in plant ecology, science, agronomy, and the industry's most comprehensive wildland seed collection operation. Service - Quality - Knowledge The Seed Sales Specialist works in collaboration with the Executive Vice President NativeSeed Group Intermountain to serve customers purchasing native seed and erosion control products from the company.Sales Activities-- Work up bids and pricing under the guidance of Senior Sales Staff for seed and erosion control materials.-- Consult with customers and agencies on seed mix designs-- Over time, take on a book of business as determined by Senior Sales Staff-- Take customer calls and emails directly as needed and assist with pricing orders and consulting.-- Support Senior Sales Staff in the development and maintenance of special contracts-- Assist with developing and implementing competitive bidding procedures-- Help Senior Sales Staff and the admin team in executing and maintaining efficient order processing procedures-- Assist the Senior Sales Staff in efforts associated with inventory management-- Process customer orders and follow through with warehouse manager on any specific needs of the customerMarketing & Business Development-- Assist Senior Sales Staff in promoting the usage and benefits of native seed the market with key influencers in government agencies and NGOs-- Help Senior Sales Staff promote the Company's ability to produce unique local ecotype seed-- Work closely with the Senior Sales Staff to develop a comprehensive marketing program including trade events, speaking engagements, marketing materials, etc.Benefits:As a full time employee, you will be eligible for company benefits after a 60 day introduction period. Benefits include:-- Health Insurance-- Available HSA (with employer match) and PPO insurance options-- Company Paid Vision Premiums-- Dental-- 401k with Employer Match-- 16 Days PTO/Year with increase for long term employees-- Paid Holidays-- $15K Employer Paid Life/AD&D-- Yearly performance reviews with potential for wage increaseRequirements:Required Education/Experience-- Knowledge of native plants throughout the Great Basin and surrounding ecological areas of the Western US.-- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills-- Consummate team player and customer service experience-- Strong command of Microsoft Office-- A college degree in restoration science, range science, agronomy or related field is not required, but preferredRequired undergraduate/graduate degrees:-- Environmental Sciences & Management-- Ecological Management & Restoration-- Rangeland Sciences-- Wildlife Conservation-- Agronomy-- Plant Sciences-- Other related degreeExperience in one or more of the following areas is a plus but not required:-- Turf Industry (Golf courses, sod farms, Landscaping)-- Government agencies such as NRCS, BLM, USFS, Fish & Wildlife, etc.-- Commercial projects such as mine and landfill reclamation, wetlands restoration or wildlife conservationSalary is $60k - $70k + Bonus potential per year, dependent on experienceCompensation details: 60000-70000 Yearly SalaryPIf59dfc8abebc-25660-35879773

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