Business Manager, Flower Farm

At FTD, LLC we continually evolve the business by promoting a culture where solutions from the technology group help transform our business through customer-meaningful solutions, innovative technologies, and business-impacting projects.

This highly crucial role will Manage and Identify new channels, markets, and business opportunities.

You will contribute by expanding sales within existing customer base through strategic account development and planning

• Research organizations and individuals to generate leads
• Contact potential clients through cold calls, email campaigns, and social media marketing
• Customer interaction such as pricing, product and quality inquires
• Work closely with operations team to strategize on product and promotional to increase sales
• Meet assigned sales targets
• Weekly reports on sales results and development activities
• Use data and customer feedback to enhance the customer experience online, drive traffic and conversions, and optimize customer retention
• Present findings and recommendations to key business leaders at all levels.

What we seek is a Business Manager, Flower Farm with the ability to demonstrated proven work experience in business development or sales. These are what we are looking for;

• 5 years of proven sales experience required.
• Fresh flower industry experience preferred
• Track record of achieving sales targets
• Hands-on experience with multiple sales techniques including cold calls
• Motivation, perseverance and determination qualities
• Collaborative, with a strong focus on teamwork
• Strong oral and written presentation skills
• Proficient in time management and personal organization
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Desire to learn new technical skills
• Bachelor's degree preferred

What we offer:

We strongly embrace the definition of a "flat" organization where you will spend time with business leaders, managers, developers, product management and executive leadership. There are job opportunities, and then there are career opportunities. Let us provide you with a career where you look forward to Mondays. Careers that have a positive impact and offer you a future as we change, grow, expand and explore new and exciting experiences for our global customer base.

Reporting to: Joe Beringer

Location: Downers Grove

Hours: Monday -Friday 8:00 am -5:00 pm (extended hours during peak times)

Recruiter: Ty Malone Cation