Wholesale Sales Representative

Overview: As a Wholesale Representative, you will oversee wholesale and trade show events, cultivate positive relationships with clients, and implement sales strategies to boost revenue. This role requires excellent communication skills, strong organization, and a customer-centric approach. Adaptability and flexibility are also crucial in this fast-paced and ever-changing environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Be a team player, stay organized, communicate effectively, ask questions, and be open to learning and collaborating with your team.
• Must follow The Bio Dude Inc. dress code policy. Attire should be clean, neat, and professional. Hygiene should be clean and orderly.
• Follow all safety standards and maintain an effective, efficient, safe work environment.
• Practice warehouse safety and effective communication with fellow associates.
• Maintain proper clock-in and clock-out protocol/recording set by The Bio Dude by utilizing only the work computer in the showroom.
• Follow The Bio Dude Inc. employee handbook policies, standards, and ethics.
• Help management maintain spreadsheets that record losses, mistakes, inventory, and other day-to-day aspects of the business.
• Follow all OSHA safety guidelines.
• Maintain a prompt response to phone calls, emails, and voicemails.
• Other duties per management directives.
• Brand Ambassador: Possess an in-depth understanding of the company's mission and values.
• A solid understanding of The Bio Dude’s products and how they function, including substrate, lighting, plants, and humidity, is essential. Confidently explain product details, usage, and compatibility to potential customers.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with clients, vendors, and industry professionals is also crucial to the job. You must communicate via phone, email, or in-person meetings and attend industry events and trade shows.
• Providing excellent customer service is a core aspect of the job. Addressing client concerns and inquiries promptly, professionally, and efficiently is essential.
• Collaborating with internal teams in areas such as marketing and inventory is also essential. You'll work closely with these teams to ensure successful product promotions and sales.
• Sales and Product Distribution
• Develop and implement sales strategies to increase revenue and achieve sales targets. This process involves analyzing market trends and identifying new growth opportunities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively present product information, negotiate terms, and maintain professional customer correspondence.
• Assist with booth setup and breakdown, marketing materials preparation, and logistics management for wholesale and trade show events is a crucial responsibility.
• Conducting market research is integral to the Wholesale Representative’s role. The study will analyze consumer trends, identify new growth opportunities, and keep current with industry developments and competitors.
• Managing inventory levels and ensuring timely delivery to clients is another key responsibility. This means keeping track of inventory levels and ensuring that orders are fulfilled accurately and on time.
• Work with the freight specialists and manufacturing lead to ensure timely and efficient shipping. Close collaborations help guarantee quality product delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain existing wholesale accounts, ensuring excellent customer service and satisfaction.
• Identify and pursue new wholesale opportunities through prospecting and networking.
• Conduct sales presentations and product demonstrations to potential clients.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing agreements with wholesale partners.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop promotional strategies and materials.
• Meet and exceed sales targets and goals regularly.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in wholesale sales or a related field preferred.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with clients.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Schedule:

This full-time position requires 40 work hours per week during regular business hours. However, occasional overtime may be required, especially during trade shows and events over the weekend.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company car
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Reptile and Amphibian husbandry: 1 year (Required)
• Sales: 1 year (Preferred)
• B2B sales: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Webster, TX 77598: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19