Reports To Sr. VP of Sales and/or Sr. VP of Production

The Native Seed Sales Specialist works in collaboration with the Sr. VP of Sales and/or the Sr. VP of Production to serve customers purchasing native grass and wildflower seed from the company.

Sales Activities

• Work up bids and pricing under the guidance of Senior Sales Staff for native seed mixes.
• Consult with customers and agencies on native seed mix designs
• Over time, take on a book of business as determined by Senior Sales Staff
• Take customer calls and emails directly as needed and assist with pricing orders and consulting.
• Support Senior Sales Staff in the development and maintenance of special native seed production/procurement contracts
• Assist the Senior Sales Staff in efforts associated with inventory management
• Process customer orders and follow through with warehouse manager on any specific needs of the customer

Marketing & Business Development

• Assist Senior Sales Staff in promoting the usage and benefits of native seed to government agencies and NGOs
• Help Senior Sales Staff promote the Company’s ability to produce unique native local ecotype seed 

Required Education/Experience

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Interest in sales and customer service experience
• Strong command of Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of/strong interest in ecology and botany, with desire to become an expert in the native plants of California

Desired undergraduate/graduate degrees:

• Agriculture • Plant Sciences
• Environmental Sciences/Ecology
• Rangeland Sciences
• Wildlife Conservation
• Other related degree

Experience in one or more of the following areas is a plus but not required:

• Ecological Restoration, Landscape Architecture, or Horticulture
• Government agencies such as NRCS, BLM, USFS, Fish & Wildlife, etc.
• Commercial projects such as mine and landfill reclamation, wetlands restoration or wildlife conservation

Salary Range: $60,000-$80,000, commensurate with experience

To apply, please send resume and cover letter to Julia Michaels, juliam@hedgerowfarms.com