Outside Sales​/Account Manager

Are you ready to dig into an exciting career with a company that is putting the "grow" in growth? We are on the hunt for a passionate, driven, and enthusiastic Outside Sales/Account Manager to join our vibrant team at A.M. Leonard
! Enjoy a Monday–Friday schedule while working for a stable company with over 140 years of success. We’re proud of our loyal customers and our collaborative, team‑driven sales department.

As an Outside Sales/Account Manager, you'll be the heart of our operations, helping customers select the right products for their needs and providing top‑tier service. Your day‑to‑day will involve:

• Building Connections
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  Making and answering phone calls and emails from clients (landscapers, nurseries, garden centers, and more!), providing product information, pricing, and availability.
• Expert Consulting
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  Using your growing knowledge of our horticultural products—from woody ornamentals and perennials to soil amendments and tools—to offer substitutions and recommendations that perfectly match customer needs.
• Streamlining Operations
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  Processing sales orders, coordinating with our production and logistics teams to schedule deliveries and pickups, and tracking shipments.
• Pipeline Management
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  Keeping our CRM system (experience with Netsuite a plus) up‑to‑date with detailed customer interactions and sales activities.
• Problem Solving
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  Handling customer inquiries and concerns with a professional, can‑do attitude, ensuring every issue is resolved and customer satisfaction is achieved.
• Continuous Learning
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  Staying up‑to‑date with the latest industry trends, market conditions, and new product offerings to become an invaluable resource for our clients.

• Experience
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  Previous experience in inside sales, customer service, or a related horticulture field is highly preferred.
• Horticultural Knowledge
  : A solid understanding of plants and gardening products, or a strong willingness to learn and absorb new information quickly.
• Communication Skills
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  Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with professional telephone and email etiquette.
• Problem‑Solving Prowess
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  The ability to think on your feet, handle objections with empathy, and find creative solutions for customer needs.
• Team Spirit
  : A positive attitude and the desire to work collaboratively within a dynamic team environment.
• Organizational Skills
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  Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Tech Savviness
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  Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and a willingness to quickly learn our internal systems and CRM software.

We take pride in our supportive, family‑run business culture, where every team member is valued and has room to grow. We offer:

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, PTO)
• Company matching 401(k)
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing horticultural education
• A collaborative and positive work environment where your contributions directly impact our mission

We look forward to hearing from you.

We offer a high deductible health plan (HDHP), dental, and vision insurance. We contribute $60 per month to enrolled employees’ HSA accounts.

Employees and their dependents who are enrolled in our HDHP also have access to our employee health clinic where they can access healthcare for well and sick visits, immunizations, lab services, and more at no cost. Employees not enrolled in our HDHP can still have access to our employee health clinic for just $20 per paycheck. There are also prescriptions available through this clinic at no cost.

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