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Job Description: Territory Sales Rep, Inside/Outside Turf Sales Gertens Wholesale and Professional Turf, the leading supplier to golf course superintendents, sports turf managers, park supervisors, lawn care operators and arborists is looking for a Landscape Turf Inside Sales Representative to grow and expand the business. This ideal candidate will have a background in commercial turf and landscape sales. Primary Responsibilities: Build positive relationships with customers providing excellent customer service through greeting, reporting, and follow-up, regularly. Process inside sales transactions, enter orders, and process paperwork in a timely manner. Develop and communicate customer quotes. Process outgoing and incoming shipments. Operate forklift. Stock product. Maintain a clean store environment. Utilize systems to maintain merchandise and inventory control Provide support to Gertens’ sales staff. Perform daily store opening and closing procedures. Maintain a high level of punctuality and regular attendance. Experience and Qualifications: Proficient in Microsoft Office: Specifically; Word, Outlook, and Excel. Must be able to perform basic math functions and read/comprehend written procedures. Knowledge of turfgrass fertilizers, chemicals, grass seed, and plant health care Must possess strong organization skills and ability to prioritize effectively. Customer service experience, desired. Ability to lift 50-60 lbs., regularly. Ability to become fork lift certified. Compensation and Benefits: Competitive hourly wage (to be determined based on experience and other factors) Comprehensive employee health and retirement benefit offerings to include Medical, Dental, 401K Gertens Wholesale and Professional Turf is headquartered in Eagan MN. Specializing in custom blended Turfgrass seed, fertilizers, chemicals, and plant health care products for arborists. We have a complete lineup of erosion control products including hydroseeding supplies, strawblankets, enviroblankets, wattles, and silt fence. Along with seasonal tools and ice melt products. Working at Gertens will change your life!  Call or email Andy Vick at avick@gertens.com or 651.239.1318 to setup an appointment. Andy Vick Gertens Wholesale Manager Position Opening General Manager/Operations/Sales Position: Superior Turf Services Inc is looking for a General Manager/Operations/Salesperson.  We are a local distributor of soft goods in the golf course, sports turf, and lawn care industries. For 19 years, we have built our business with a continual focus on customer service and support, in the process demonstrating our commitment to the industry.  In order to grow and take our business to the next level, we are looking for a self-motivated individual with turfgrass experience. The right fit for the position will have good communication, computer, and organizational skills.  This person will play a key role in managing the warehouse and inventory, arranging deliveries, day to day business operations, and sales (as time permits).  This position will be responsible for maintaining quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.  The right candidate will continually pursue professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies. It will be important for candidate to support team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.  With personal and company growth, there will be room for advancement within the company. Job Qualifications: -Prefer 2-4 yr degree in turfgrass, agronomy, or landscape related field -Experience using and/or knowledge of turf related products and applications -Clean driving record -Basic use of computers and basic software programs -Able to lift minimum of 75lbs -Able to operate a forklift -Manage and record inventory -Setup deliveries with LTL -Carry out deliveries throughout the metro and beyond when needed -Opportunity for sales and duties that are involved with sales Compensation: -Commensurate with experience -Benefits are negotiable -Dues paid for MGCSA Send resumes to: Larry Thornton 17525 Lorence Way Eden Prairie, MN 55346 612-804-1692 superiorturfservices@comcast.net superiorturfservices@comcast.net

 

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