NATS Nursery Ltd Seeking LiveRoof Green Roof Sales Manager

Do you…

  • Want to make a difference by improving the environment?

  • Have a passion for making the world a better place?

  • Want to connect with professionals who shape the world and future of urban development, design, and green infrastructure policies?

  • Thrive on challenges and success?

The successful applicant we are seeking will use their passion for the environment to collaborate with architects, designers, homeowners and the building construction community in placing NATS’ LiveRoof onto commercial, institutional and residential buildings throughout British Columbia, Alaska, and Washington.

We are looking for a driven Sales Representative/NATS team player to expand our reach in marketing LiveRoof - our pre-vegetated modular green roof system. Additional and related products to sell include Permaloc edging, sedum cuttings, sedum plugs, and sedum mats (for landscape applications).

NATS Nursery grows the LiveRoof modules with plants produced at our nursery and then delivers the modules to the client for an instant green roof effect. Find out more at natsnursery.com and liveroof.com.

NATS Nursery

In addition to being the BC and Alaska grower/distributor for LiveRoof, NATS Nursery is the largest grower of native plants in BC, specializing in growing site-specific plants for habitat reclamation and restoration.

Located in Langley, BC, NATS Nursery was founded in 1988 and operates on ~140,000 sq. ft. of greenhouse and cold frame space on 30 acres of land in Langley, BC.

Position Responsibilities

Responsible for managing the sales territory of British Columbia, with the primary focus on the Lower Mainland, as well as Alaska, Washington, and Oregon USA.

  • Generate new leads, nurture existing client relationships, coordinate orders and meet sales targets.

  • Actively grow sales of LiveRoof, Permaloc edging, sedum cuttings, sedum plugs, and sedum mats (for landscape grade) by seeking out new opportunities and prospects.

  • Conduct meetings, sales and information sessions online and via lunch and learns (when able).

  • Represent NATS LiveRoof at industry trade events.

  • Manage accounts, sales forecasting and reporting.

  • Travel to job sites to provide training, help coordinate installations and conduct follow-up visits.

  • Contribute to new marketing initiatives and assist in managing inventories of marketing material.

Qualifications

  • 3 years experience in a sales management and/or project management position.

  • Degree in Landscape Architecture, Environmental Studies or Business an asset.

  • Horticultural experience an asset.

  • Roofing experience (or knowledge) is an asset.

  • Interest in sustainability and the emerging green roof market.

  • Exceptional communication skills and comfortable making presentations to groups.

  • Previous outside sales experience and demonstrated ability to build meaningful relationships with clients, convert prospects and close deals.

  • Self-starter, outgoing, tenacious and sincere.

  • Able to work with a wide customer base including Landscape Architects, Architects, Landscapers, Developers and Roofers.

  • Well-presented and well-spoken with a strong work ethic and lots of enthusiasm.

  • Driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

  • Full-time Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Flexibility required for meetings, tradeshows and other events.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $60,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

  • Commission pay

Benefits:

  • Dental care

  • Extended health care

  • Vision care

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

  • sales: 3 years (preferred)

Expected start date: 2022-05-16

To learn more about NATS Nursery, visit www.natsnursery.com or apply directly on Indeed


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