Inside Sales Representative - Green Roof Solutions & Vertically Green

Vertically Green is a one-stop-shop for all things green wall. We are committed to creating, promoting, and selling innovative and sustainable green products. In conjunction with our sister company, Green Roof Solutions, Vertically Green has acted as the premiere US distributor for the Vistafolia® Artificial Green Wall System since 2017.

We’re looking for a results-driven sales representative with excellent interpersonal skills to actively seek out and engage customer prospects. This position will also include working with other team members to support existing customers, accounts, and product orders. There is potential for travel and trade-show operation. This is a full-time, in-office position out of our Glenview, IL office. 

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $50,000
• Commission program
• Bonus opportunities for exceptional performance
• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance with company contribution of 50% of employee’s monthly premium
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

Responsibilities

• Find potential leads by cold calling, emailing, or scheduling in-person meetings.
• Present, promote, and sell our products to existing and prospective customers; this could include in-person sales visits, phone calls, video calls and emailing.
• Establish, develop, and maintain positive business/customer relationships.
• Guide customers through the ordering process from start to finish.
• Provide all customers with exceptional support.
• Maintain contact lists, keep track of leads and open orders, and follow up with customers accordingly.
• Communicate with warehouse team to ensure timely order fulfillment; in some cases, help with simple warehouse tasks including packing orders and preparing shipment documentation.
• Trade show representation: Duties vary, but may include constructing and dismantling simple displays, managing the booth during shows, and meeting with potential customers.

Skills & Qualifications

• 2+ years of sales or customer service experience (required)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (required)
• Self-motivated/self-managed with excellent prioritization and time management skills (required)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace (required)
• Interest in sustainability and green industries (preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, or related field (preferred)
• Experience with QuickBooks (or other accounting software) and DropBox (preferred)

Green Roof Solutions & Vertically Green is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Green Roof Solutions & Vertically Green makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.