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Inside Sales Consultant
APPLY NOW FOR A JULY 2013 HIRE DATE!
Be challenged, Be rewarded, Be confident of your career choice
Are you a high energy self-starter who is motivated to succeed? Are you interested in partnering with horticultural businesses nationwide to provide cost effective and timely solutions for their tool and supply needs?Are you interested in joining a company with a world-class reputation, competitive compensation and excellent benefits? Then the A.M. Leonard company is the place for you.
We continue to build on our 128-year legacy of providing quality products and superior service to the horticultural industry. A.M. Leonard is committed to recruiting, hiring and retaining talented people for our Corporate Account Manager program to help us achieve our goals. When you join us you’ll become part of an innovative culture that helps our customers grow and prosper. We are dedicated to ensuring employees have the resources needed to care for themselves and their families. Our culture, our environment, our services and products, and most of all, our people, make this a great place to work.
What’s In It for You?
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Competitive compensation: base salary with unlimited commission and an established customer base
Monthly and annual bonus programs
Average first-year earnings: $32,000 to $44,000
Progressive potential growth: Current top performers earning $60,000 - $100,000+
Training Program
401(k) with company vesting and matching
Medical, vision, dental insurance
Superior work environment
What We Want:
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Passion for selling and building relationships
Horticultural experience or interest preferred, but not mandatory
Demonstrates enthusiasm, an entrepreneurial spirit, and high degree of ownership and accountability for achieving results
Ability to quickly learn new information and adapt to a changing industry
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to organize, multi-task and prioritize opportunities
Strong keyboarding skills
Digitally savvy; strong proficiency with MS Office and the Internet as a research and sales tool
What to do Next:
If you think you have what it takes, please follow these steps:
- Call our Recruiting Line at (937) 381-1333. You will have up to five minutes to give us your name and answer three questions.
- Tell us something significant about yourself that we cannot read in your resume.
- Tell us what most attracts you to this position.
- Tell us what qualities or characteristics that you possess that would make you successful in this position.
- Send your resume by email to djackson@amleo.com . Pre-employment Drug Testing and a Background Check are required. EOE
A.M. Leonard Inc., one of the largest national horticultural tool and supply companies serving the horticultural industry for over 128 years, is seeking two Product Support Representatives.
Position Description:
This position educates and provides customer service to our salespeople and to our customers. The Product Support Department provides information on our complete line of horticultural tools and supplies and offers solutions to the needs of both the home gardener and the professional. This department also sources for new or different products that meet the specific requirements of our customers.
Position Requirements:
Green Industry background is preferred with experience specifically in landscape maintenance, nursery operations and power equipment. Other required skill sets include; effective communications, technical and mathematical ability and computer and internet expertise specifically with Microsoft Office products. Individuals must be problem solvers with the ability to prioritize.
Major Areas of Accountability:
Information Management
Catalog Corrections
Sourcing Product from New and Existing Vendors
Product Training to Sales Staff
A.M. Leonard, Inc. offers compensation based on background and experience, an excellent benefits package and a superior work environment. Skills testing, a Pre-employment Drug Test and a Background Check are required. Send qualified resumes NOW to djackson@amleo.com. EOE
Product Manager
Position Description
A Multi-Channel Product Manager is a results driven professional whose role is to manage, grow and execute key product management activities, initiatives and projects aligned with company goals and objectives. This position is responsible for meeting planned sales and gross margin goals for their designated categories sold through company catalogs, websites, email campaigns, promotions and corporate sales division. These objectives will be met by improving sales conversion, user experience, catalog and online merchandising, as well as improving cross-sells and other cross-merchandising opportunities. This position reports directly to the company’s Merchandising Manager and works closely with all company departments to significantly improve the profitability and maximize A.M. Leonard’s Return on Investment.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred or five years of related experience
- Proven and demonstrated project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and solve complex problems;
- Excellent communication skills to interface with internal and external customers
- Strong business, negotiation and analytical skills
Major Areas of Accountability
- Develop forward looking insight from markets, customers and competitors through research and analysis to develop new product opportunities for AML
- Select suppliers and build strong relationships
- Analyze current product mix and performance to maximize profit
- Negotiate with vendors on pricing, availability, product specs, ordering and packaging
- Provide Purchasing with all vendor information
- Provide Purchasing with initial sales forecast
- Provide and maintain all product copy and technical information for catalog, web, and promotional content
- Establish and maintain all pricing
- Maintain and maximize margin goals
- Provide product support for Sales team
- Provide creative direction for Marketing, all channels; catalog, web, promotion, etc.
- Manage overstock, obsolete inventory and special ordered items
- Present and recommend new products
- Support Purchasing on product planning and availability
- Become a product expert in your categories
- Establish and maintain the landed cost for each item
- Recommend seasonal promotions and specials
A.M. Leonard offers compensation based on background and experience, an excellent benefits package and a superior work environment. Skills testing, a Pre-employment Drug Test and Background Check are required. Please send resumes to djackson@amleo.com EOE
In 1885, Ashbel Merrel Leonard started a nursery as a hobby in his backyard in Piqua, Ohio. By 1912 he and his sons Parker and Stanley established A.M. Leonard & Sons as a nursery/landscaping service. The business was further developed in 1928 when A. M. and his youngest son John started a wholesale horticultural tool and supply company serving nursery and landscape customers. In 1941, following the death of A. M. Leonard, John became the President of the company. John’s forte was customer service. He mailed out 7,500 pocket-sized catalogs per year and monitored the purchases of each customer. John kept impeccable notes. When an order was not received from a customer within a year, John would contact the customer personally to ask how his organization might be of better service. The call usually resulted in a sale. Since only the finest quality tools were offered, customers always knew that when they bought something from the Piqua based company, they would receive the highest quality.
Howard Kyle became a partner with John Leonard in February 1964. Like the Leonard’s, Howard had a strong background in the nursery and mail order businesses. His family owned Springhill Nursery in Tipp City, Ohio. Howard quickly learned the A. M. Leonard operation. Ill health caused John Leonard to retire early, and Howard took over as sole owner inheriting a staff of 8. Howard and the staff expanded the catalog and merchandising operations emphasizing customer service, product dependability, and fast order response serving growers, landscapers, foresters, arborists, contractors, golf courses, resorts, grounds management and gardeners. In 1979 continuous growth caused the company to move again to a 20,000 square foot facility with 15 employees. Fourteen years later, in November of 1993, the company made a major commitment to its customers and the community by constructing a new 50,000 square foot facility.
In 1996, A.M. Leonard produced its first Retail Catalog to reach the serious home gardener. In 2005, as this segment of the business continued to grow, A.M. Leonard re-introduced the Retail publication as A.M. Leonard’s Gardeners Edge, offering gardeners the quality and selection they couldn’t find locally.
In 1999, A.M. Leonard introduced an industry exclusive Corporate Account Program. This service provides their professional customers with a dedicated Account Manager (single point of contact) who is truly devoted to learning and understanding their business and is invested in their continued success. Their goal will always be to meet or exceed your needs and expectations.
Also in 1999, A.M. Leonard introduced its line of A.M. Leonard Brand Tools. The A.M. Leonard line of tools offers the quality and features that most manufacturers aren’t willing to make –– all at a price that saves money and helps produce results you can stand behind.
The Internet has added another exciting dimension to the daily business activity at A.M. Leonard as their presence there continues to grow with two company web sites and sales through Amazon.com.
A.M. Leonard keeps in close touch with local customers through their Counter Sales in the company Showroom. Here professionals and homeowners enjoy picking up their product on the spot and getting right back to the job. In May 2005 Howard Kyle passed away at the age of 94 while still working six days a week. Today, under the leadership of Gregory Stephens, grandson of Howard Kyle, A.M. Leonard’s state-of-the-art Distribution facility has expanded to over 100,000 square feet with more than 100 dedicated employees. A. M. Leonard, Inc. continues today as a leader in the horticultural tool and supply business with emphasis on doing business the “old fashioned way”. They offer quality products, superior customer service and a selection of over 7,000 items. A.M. Leonard understands customers have a choice on where to shop and pledges to continue its tradition of exceptional products and service.
A.M. Leonard is dedicated to ensuring our employees have the resources needed to care for themselves and their families. Below is a snapshot of our extensive Employee Benefits Package.
Available at Hire:
- Paid Personal Time
- Additional PTO (Paid Time Off) may be earned quarterly by meeting attendance guidelines
- Accrual of Paid Vacation Time
- 2 weeks for 1 - 4 years of service
- 3 weeks after 5 years of service
- Paid Holidays
- Direct Deposit
- Bereavement Leave
- Employee Purchase Discount
- Fitness Center
Available on the first of the month following 90 days of employment:
- Medical Insurance
- Vision & Dental Insurance
- Wellness Program
- Additional PTO may be earned quarterly by participating in a company-sponsored Fitness Program and meeting attendance guidelines
- Short Term Disability
- Life Insurance
Annual Enrollments:
- Health Savings Accounts
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Aflac
Available after 1 year of employment:
- 401 (k) with company match
- Service Recognition Program
***All benefits listed are available to Fulltime Regular status employees and Part-time Regular status employees who work at least 1200 hours each year. Other Part-time or Seasonal Staff are eligible for Holiday Pay and the Employee Purchase Discount.
