Sales Intern (Memphis, TN)

Company Overview SiteOne associates are customer obsessed, always safe, continuously improving, and having fun! Whether you are experienced in the green industry, a professional looking for a career change, or a new graduate or veteran transitioning into the workforce, we are confident you will find opportunity and reward with SiteOne. SiteOne Landscape Supply is the largest and only national wholesale distributor of landscaping products in the United States and Canada. With over 630 branches across the U.S. and Canada, we offer a comprehensive selection of products including: irrigation supplies, fertilizer and control products, nursery goods, hardscapes, landscape lighting, drainage and erosion control products, tools, and other landscaping accessories and supplies. Position Overview SiteOne Landscape Supply offers a progressive style internship program designed to give students hands on experience in all facets of our branch operations. Students will rotate through various roles offered in our branches and be tasked with projects along the way. Students will have exposure working alongside our seasoned leadership to help build our customer relationships and keep the branch running smoothly. Kaleigh_Treiber_1 from SiteOne on Vimeo. IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL: Follow up on leads provided by BDMs, KAMS, AEs, and Branch Managers Engage customers through phone calls, email, and texting and act as a good will ambassador for new business Answer questions regarding in store promotions, product availability, etc. Escalate to sales team/branch management when necessary Provide leadership with weekly reports on contacts made, follow ups, etc. Follow up with new customers that visit the local branches and solicit feedback on their experience. Follow up with reactivated or missing customers that recently visited the local branches. Ride alongs with our drivers to job sites (once we’re able to) to meet with contractors on a job site and see how the product being used is important. Train on SiteOne.com and pitch online ordering process during their phone calls with customers. Review the branch leaky bucket report weekly to make contact and understand why customers sales may be behind Help manage the project pipeline at the branch. Skills We Are Seeking Excellent communication skills Must be able to lift 50 pounds consistently Knowledge/classroom experience or interest in sales, agronomics, plant sciences/horticulture, hardscape, lighting, irrigation, or agriculture THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED OF INDIVIDUALS PERFORMING THE JOB. THE QUALIFICATIONS DETAILED IN THIS JOB DESCRIPTION ARE NOT CONSIDERED THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE JOB, BUT RATHER AS GUIDELINES. THEY MAY VARY FROM POSITION TO POSITION.