John Slaman Greenhouses Ltd.
212 Maple Ave South, Burford, ON
About John Slaman Greenhouses Ltd:
Quality is the best way to describe the fresh cut flowers grown at John Slaman Greenhouse Ltd operating as Slaman’s Quality Flowers. With over 250,000 sqft of climate-controlled greenhouses, Slaman’s provides locally grown cut chrysanthemums and lisianthus. Slaman’s Quality Flowers sells directly to wholesale and auction channels throughout Ontario, Quebec and the North-Eastern United States. Every bunch is sleeved with the logo Slaman's Quality Flowers so customers can request these locally grown fresh cut flowers. The Slaman’s team utilizes modern growing techniques, agri-technology for climate-controlled greenhouses to improve production, and environmentally sustainable practices to reduce our carbon footprint while providing customers with quality flowers.
How you will contribute as part of the Slaman’s team:
The Sales Team has day-to-day responsibility for supporting customers and fulfilling sales orders accurately and in a timely manner. The Sales Assistant is responsible for all sales activities on assigned accounts in a business to business sales environment. The role will track sales information, monitor email and phone communication, and maintain customer database and records. The Sales Assistant, under direction of the Sales Account Manager has responsibility for the day-to-day tasks of the sales department including accuracy of sales orders, supporting customers and coordinating product orders, and other tasks as they arise.
Responsibilities:
- Phone and email communication with customers to take, adjust and follow-up on order needs
- Daily tracking and inputting sales data, sales transactions from auction, production availability and client feedback into computer systems for manager review
- Administrative duties including record keeping, inventory management, invoicing, and account reporting
- Filling orders and supporting other team members as needed
- Willingness to take on new tasks as they arise
What will you need to succeed:
Education (degree/diploma/certifications)
- No requirements but prior training or education is always an asset.
Experience
- Entry - level – 1-2 years prior experience an asset but not required
Knowledge/Skill/Ability
- Must be comfortable using email and Microsoft Office software with intermediate to advanced skill level in Excel and Word.
- Working ability with QuickBooks Desktop.
- Organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management.
- Written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with customers and team members.
POSITION DETAILS
Employment type: Full-Time
Duration of employment: Permanent after 3-month probation period
Hours of work: Approximately 40 hrs/week
Schedule: Monday to Friday with requirement to work some Saturdays, long weekends and extra hours during peak sales times or as required due to agriculture production.
Work Conditions: Cold environment – ready to ship product is stored and packed in a cooler with temperatures ranging from 2-6 degrees Celsius; Warm environment – Warehouse and Production Greenhouse may range in temperature throughout the seasons 15-35+ degrees Celsius.
Work location: In-person
Salary Range: $21.00-24.00 per hour; prior experience and skill set considered when setting salary
Reports to: Sales Manager
More information can be found at www.slamans.ca
While John Slaman Greenhouse Ltd thanks all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for interviews.
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: $21.00-$24.00 per hour
Flexible language requirement:
Work Location: In person
