Operations and Sales Assistant

Benefits: Bonus based on performance Competitive salary Paid time off About the Role: Sunshine Tropical Foliage of Florida, INC. is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Operations and Sales Assistant to join their team in Homestead, FL. This is a dynamic role where you'll play a key part in keeping daily operations running smoothly while helping drive sales in a thriving tropical plant business. You will work closely with our Operations & Sales Manager to ensure efficient sales/production/customer services. If you love a fast-paced environment and have a passion for horticulture or agriculture, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! Responsibilities: Support day-to-day operational activities to ensure efficient workflow across departments On QuickBooks software: Process sales orders, prepare pick tickets for packing house and shipping team and process related paperwork Answer phone calls and e-mails professionally Maintain accurate customers and order records follow-up on accounts receivables collections (e.g. sales accounting, bookkeeping, check deposit, etc) Perform general office duties, including filing. Give support preparing and sending monthly price list, promotional materials, and weekly specials (if any) to customers Help manage scheduling, communications, and administrative tasks as needed Give support in regards monthly statistics follow-up Give support to the nurseries' management in preparing trade-show exhibitions (e.g. TPIE, Landscape Show...) Other tasks and duties as assigned by the nurseries owner. Requirements: Prior experience in sales support, operations, or administrative roles preferred Associate or bachelor's degree preferred Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledges of QuickBooks is a plus Ability to multitask and prioritize Experience in horticulture, agriculture, or the plant industry is a plus Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a strong advantage in this market Position requires the ability to occasionally fit or otherwise handle and move pots, items weighing up to 50lbs. Work Environment/ Working conditions: The work environment for this position is a mix of indoor and outdoor, both in full-sun exposure and in shade house/greenhouse aeras. Indoor work 70 %. Outdoor work 30 % will require the ability to work in temperature up to and exceeding 100 degrees. What we offer: Full-time position. Friendly family-oriented work environment, Opportunity to learn all aspects of the wholesale nursery business. Competitive salary based on experience Paid time off Bonus based on performance Sunshine Tropical Foliage of Florida, INC. is a Florida-based grower and supplier of premium tropical foliage, serving customers who demand quality and reliability in every order. Located in Princeton (Homestead area), FL, we have built a reputation for delivering beautiful, healthy plants with exceptional service. Our team is passionate about what they grow, and we foster a collaborative, hardworking culture where every employee makes a real impact. The Operations & Sales Assistant position is designated as a non-exempt, salaried position for the purpose of the Fair Labor Standards Act #J-18808-Ljbffr Sunshine Tropical Foliage of Florida, INC.