Bylands Nurseries Ltd. is a producer of premium plants offering one of the most diverse and complete mixes of hardy plants available in North America.  Over the past 60 years, Bylands has been recognized with numerous industry awards for outstanding business practices and environmental stewardship.

Our Culture of Excellence supports our Vision (Enhancing Lives With Plants). We are a cohesive team that communicates enthusiastically to brainstorm solutions and act swiftly to help each other.  We take ownership & accountability for decisions made with integrity, We approach each day feeling empowered and looking for ways to continuously grow, Improve & adapt. We prioritize the quality & service we provide to our customers.

This is a full-time position earning $52,000/yr.

Reporting to the Sales Manager, our Administrative Sales Coordinator (Key Accounts) is responsible for utilizing technology in maximizing sales opportunities with key accounts, developing long-term relationships, coordinating and completing all programs.

• Internal coordination of each clients programs inclusive of item selection, building store distributions, placing orders, timing of shipments to each store and invoicing.
• Work closely and provide information to production & logistics staff to organize the shipments of programs to mass merchant accounts throughout the shipping season.
• Monitor quality of product being shipped to client locations.
• Collaborate with Sales Manager to develop strategic sales programs and nurture relationships with designated clients to meet annual sales goals for new and existing business.
• Arrange sales calls, attend meetings and maintain correspondence with key customer contacts.  Be aware of all key contacts within the client organization and changes in the organizational structure. 
• Report sales activity regularly, providing feedback on sales and product performance, and key challenges.
• Receive and process sales orders.
• Resolve customers’ quality and credit issues.
• Support outside sales staff as an internal support as needed.

• Education in Business, Sales, or Horticulture an asset. Plant knowledge not required.
• A minimum of 2 years of administrative experience required.

Core Competencies: Accountability, Growth, Integrity, Quality & Adaptability

• Computer Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications as well as CRM software
• Emotional Intelligence (Relationship Building)
• Organization
• Project/Time Management

Our spring shipping season is fast-paced and best suited to someone who can adjust to that increased workload & hours during that timeframe. We are a diverse workforce with many Guest Workers from other countries.

We are a growing company so there are opportunities for increases and promotions based on qualifications and performance on the job.

We offer a comprehensive benefit plan including Extended Health and Dental, along with a Pension retirement savings plan - part of which Bylands matches!