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Inside Sales /Customer Service Representative

Central Garden & Pet

Norton, MA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$15–$18 Per Hour
SKILLS
Cellular Telephone, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Cross-Selling, Customer Escalations, Customer Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Distribution Channel, Distribution Services, Entrepreneurship, Flexible Spending Accounts, Gardening, High School Diploma, Inside Sales, Keyboards, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Onboarding, Online Courses, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Resolve Customer Issues, Retail, Sales, Sales Management, Sales Prospecting, Telephone Skills, Time Management, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Norton, MA
POSTED
2 days ago
Description

Green Garden Products, a subsidiary of Central Garden & Pet, the number one supplier of top-quality flower seeds and non-GMO vegetable seeds for the gardening industry, is now seeking an Inside Sales/Customer Service Representative to work onsite Monday - Friday, 8:00am- 5:00pm at the Norton, MA facility. This is a non-exempt, full time position.

Here at Green Garden Products, we love to help things grow. It's really what we are all about. Our Inside Sales Representatives spend each day selling the largest brand names in gardening to retailers all over the country. At the same time, they are growing themselves: growing in work experience, growing in confidence, growing their career. This Entry Level role is an open door that leads to the rest of your career. The pay for this position ranges from $15 - $18 per hour, based on experience.

RESPONSIBILTIES
  • Spend 75-90% of time on the phone, high volume of inbound and outbound sales calls to existing retail customers and new prospective customers
  • Maintain detailed notes about interactions with customers and prospects
  • Grow the company's customer base by onboarding new retailers and distributors
  • Manage and cross sell to a large group of current accounts
  • Provide excellent customer service by communicating in a professional manner, resolving any issues when answering incoming calls
  • Handle, resolve, and escalate customer issues to ensure customer satisfaction
  • Other duties as required to help the success of the department or team.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • 1-2 years in customer service preferred but not required
  • High energy and love of speaking to customers/prospects
  • Good team partnership
  • Computer literacy with MS Office required
  • Well organized and responsible with an aptitude in problem-solving
  • Excellent communication, sales, and customer service skills
  • The ability to work independently and multitask, work in a fast-paced environment, and meet deadlines WORKING CONDITIONS On site, working at a desk Computer and keyboard use On the phone with customers Office environment with some distractions including other office personnel
WORKING CONDITIONS
  • On site, working at a desk
  • Computer and keyboard use
  • On the phone with customers
  • Office environment with some distractions including other office personnel
BENEFITS
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Free Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; HSA with employer contribution
  • 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Access to thousands of free online courses
  • Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
  • Access to on-demand pay


Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2023 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company's innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro ®, Aqueon ®, Cadet®, Farnam ®, Ferry-Morse®, Four Paws®, Kaytee®, K&H®, Nylabone ® and Pennington®, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central is based in Walnut Creek, California and has 6,700 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Green Garden Products participates in e-Verify .

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