Job Overview
Do you have a passion for aquarium animals and selling? Join our dynamic team as an Aquatic Sales Specialist, where your passion for aquatic products and customer service will drive growth and foster lasting relationships. In this energetic role, you will leverage your expertise in outside sales, business development, and territory management to promote our high quality aquatic livestock and supplies. Your proactive approach will help expand our market presence, engage clients effectively, and deliver tailored product demonstrations that meet retail customer needs.
This position offers a $40,000 base annual salary plus generous comission structure with ability to easily earn up to $90,000 in the first 12 months and more. This role offers an opportunity where your sales skills and enthusiasm for aquatic animals can truly grow with your income. Through the industries most generous base, plus comission and bonuses, you can floursih finacially!
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic sales plans to target new business opportunities within assigned territories focusing on B2B sales channels.
- Sell live coral, fish, plants, and invertebrates.
- Manage existing accounts by providing exceptional customer service, upselling products, and ensuring client satisfaction through ongoing support and relationship building.
- Conduct product demonstrations and sales presentations to showcase our high-quality inventory.
- Find and grow new markets and sales channels.
- Generate leads through weekly customer calling, networking events, marketing campaigns and store visits to expand the customer base.
- Utilize CRM software such as spreadsheets and ClickUp to track sales activities, manage customer information, and analyze sales data for continuous improvement.
- Photograph and text coral, fish and plants and perform live calls with customers.
- Collaborate with marketing teams to develop targeted campaigns that increase brand awareness and drive direct sales in retail or commercial settings.
- Enter and edit customer orders using Shopify POS.
- Coordinate deliveries with fulfillment team.
Experience
- Proven success in inside or outside sales, with a strong background in B2B selling, preferably within wholesale or retail sales sectors related to aquatic products or equipment.
- Knowledge of aquatic habitats, retail knowledge.
- Demonstrated ability involving territory management, lead generation, and account management.
- Familiarity with CRM software platforms for tracking sales pipelines and customer interactions.
- Strong customer service skills complemented by excellent analysis skills to assess market trends and customer needs effectively.
- Exceptional customer service skills with a proactive attitude toward building long-term client relationships and building a nationwide sales career.
- Ability to work independently in inside or outside sales environments while maintaining a high level of motivation and energy.
Embark on a rewarding career where your enthusiasm for aquarium animals meets your talent for strategic selling!
Reef aquarium, Coral, Marine fish, Saltwater aquarium, Aquaculture, Tropical fish, Aquarium retailer, Fish store, Pet Store, Pet specialty retail, Sustainable sourcing, Marine livestock, Account management, Sales, B2B sales
Pay: $40,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Do you live within 40 miles of Elgin, IL or are you willing to relocate?
- Do you have knowledge of aquarium animals or have you ever been an aquarist?
Work Location: In person
