Inside Sales Specialist

Inside Sales Specialist|Teleflora# Inside Sales Specialist Teleflora | Paragould, AR | Sales/merchandising | Entry Level | Full-time | Job e
* Email## Company Description With the Winter holidays just around the corner, Teleflora is busier than ever! We are looking for our eMarketing Specialist position. We’ve been a part of The Wonderful Company family since 1979, 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 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 seeking an eager, motivated, personable, resilient, energetic and competitive candidate that loves to sell.
** Multiple positions being hired!
** The Inside Sales Representative works on a team of dedicated professionals primarily focused on selling Teleflora’s suite of floral vases and containers, and other Teleflora products and services to the largest network of retail flower shops in the world. This B2B telephone selling role offers the right candidate a fantastic opportunity for personal growth and to make significant contributions to the company.

We value our commitment to the team and our everyday pursuit to be better. The Inside Sales team, based in Paragould, Arkansas, has the option of working a hybrid work schedule of Monday to Thursday in the Paragould office with the option of working from home on Fridays. Working from home is voluntary and the option to work in the office is available..

The role is an hourly + commission position with the opportunity to earn additional income through sale contests and performance-based added commission. The average annual wage ranges from $35,000 to $65,000.##

Job Description
* Maintain full knowledge of Teleflora product lines, Teleflora services, systems and technology. Understand and utilize internal sales tools, systems, data and reports to maximize sales to both active and new floral customers
* Work with the Inside Sales Supervisor & Inside Sales Coordinator to develop and execute effective selling skills and strategies including closing sales, addressing objections, understanding buying signals, upselling and consultative selling
* Establish a daily, efficient operating rhythm characterized by a disciplined approach to making calls and a steadfast commitment to individual and team targets & objectives
* Exceed personal and team sales targets by effectively managing calls, call time, talk time, close rates and units per sale
* Establish a high level of rapport and trust with Teleflora florists and use every customer contact to reinforce Teleflora’s commitment to our florist partners and the products and services we offer
* Provide regular feedback, recommendations, guidance and sales & operations perspective to the IS Supervisor. Participate in daily, weekly and annual meetings and training programs as needed
* Be willing to work overtime during floral holiday peak times, including nights and weekends as needed and perform other tasks as required
* Additional duties as assigned## Qualifications
** Education**:
High School diploma or equivalent
* 3+ years of experience selling in a call center and sales environment with proven phone & sales skills
* Strong attention to detail, ability to multi-task and very organized
* Best in class attitude with endless optimism, energy and an open mind to tackle challenges
* Excellent and proven abilities in teamwork, communication, emotional intelligence and collaboration
* Solution-oriented optimist, competitive, fast-paced and comfortable with a dynamic organization
* Basic computer proficiency including Excel and Word
** Working Conditions
*** Flexibility in shifts, requirements may change based on departmental needs and company programs
* Holiday time off may be prohibited due to floral order deadlines
* Work is performed in an inside…