Operations and Sales Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

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

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.
• Position requires the ability to occasionally fit or otherwise handle and move pots, items weighing up to 50lbs.

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.

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

The Operations & Sales Assistant position is designated as a non-exempt, salaried position for the purpose of the Fair Labor Standards Act