Apex Floral is one of the fastest growing cut floral importers in the GTA, serving a wide range of floral wholesalers, florists, bouquet makers, and small to very large event florists. If you have experience in any of these fields, have knowledge of cut flowers and their use, we definitely want to talk to you about immediate opportunities with us.
Located at 7065 Pacific Circle, Unit 1, in Mississauga, Apex Floral offers our sales staff a fast paced, friendly work atmosphere with great opportunities to learn more and earn sales commissions.
The Sales Representative is responsible for selling flowers to both walk in and delivery clients.
Key Responsibilities:
Providing a solid customer experience by answering questions or concerns (phone or in person).
Develop relationships with customers.
Assist all customers by taking pre-orders, providing solutions to issues that arise, and helping them when they pick up their orders.
Occasional work inside floral cooler – assisting customers & pulling orders.
You will use your direct access to our inventory management team and buyers to develop knowledge on current supply levels to provide all customers with accurate information.
Other duties/assisting teammates as needed during peak times.
Must have qualifications:
Cut floral product knowledge. Our team can add to your existing knowledge, but you already have a solid product knowledge foundation that allows our customers to rely on Apex for their needs.
Previous Cut Floral experience
Purchasing experience is a definite plus as you will understand the needs of our clients.
Ability to build effective relationships with colleagues and customers.
Patience and positivity when dealing with customers and fellow staff in your sales roll.
Organized – we are a fast-moving operation – and timelines can be compressed. Your efficient and organized work gets you and the sales team thru peak times, and provides exceptional customer service.
Basic handling of computers – we use QuickBooks and Outlook
English comprehension and communication in writing
Ability to work Tuesday to Saturday (Tuesday to Friday 5:00 am to 1:30 pm) & Saturday (6:00 am to 12:00 pm), while understanding peak times (Valentines’, Mothers’ Day, etc) will require extra paid hours.
Due to the early start times, you must have reliable transportation.
Compensation:
Base hourly rate starting at $20.00/hr, following 90-day probation pay to increase to $22.50 and based on performance reviewed 6 months after probation period, could earn an additional $2.50/hr.
Commissions on assigned customers, paid quarterly, after your probationary period.
Benefits:
Casual dress
After 3 months:
Dental care
Disability insurance
Extended health care
Life insurance
Do you have the qualifications to succeed and are still interested? Please email your resume to Dan Larrivee, General Manager @ Apex Floral at dan@apexfloral.com . We look forward to hearing from you.
We thank you for your interest in this position, however only successful candidates will be contacted.