Careers

Are you ready to join a winning team? 

Here at Northland, we are always searching for talented, enthusiastic and driven individuals to join our growing team. If you are looking to start or continue your career in the floral industry, and are seeking a company that values your input and experience, then Northland is the place for you.

 

Current Opportunities:

 

Software Developer

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development of Northlands internal/external systems
• Automation of manual processes
• Support staff with IT related questions/issues/general end user support
• Site security configuration
• Deploying user workstations
• Ability to successfully navigate the following core technologies:

Skills:

• MySQL,  MS SQL, Pervasive RDBMS, HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, Node.js, Express.js, Axios, Vue/Vuetify, K8S/Docker            

Qualifications:

• Diploma or degree in computer programming/computer science, with 3+ years’ experience preferred
• Be able to work individually or with a with a team of IT professionals in designing, developing, and testing programs to support our various units and internal operations
• Knowledge of border processes/data submission is an asset
• Knowledge of PLC programming or systems integration is an asset
• Knowledge of Git is an asset
• Good rapport with staff as well as outside vendors
• Exhibits Northland’s Core Values.

 

Sales/Logistics Coordinator

Responsibilities:

· Data entry

· Daily sales support

· Day to day assistance / support to the VP US Logistics/Sales Operations US

· Create driver load orders

· Monitor sales orders to ensure minimums are met

· Communicate with outside carriers

· Communicate daily with carriers to indicate floral needs

· Problem solve daily warehouse shortages / issues and communicate with drivers and sales team to ensure       accurate invoicing as needed

· Daily interaction with US Sales team

· Daily communication with warehouse to advise on order entry / shipping changes

· Identify opportunities to optimize transportation for cost and service to customers

· Other duties as prescribed by the VP US Logistics/Sales Operations US.

Qualifications:

· Post-secondary education; background in Supply Chain, Business, Sales, or Logistics is preferred

· An understanding of the Horticulture industry or experience in a similar role will be an asset but not a requirement

· Enthusiastic, energetic, personable, and friendly disposition

· Ability to provide solutions to ever-changing scenarios; must be a quick thinker

· Strong verbal and written English communication skills

· High attention to detail

· Advanced working knowledge of MS Excel

· Exhibits Northland’s Core Values.

 

Key Account Manager

Responsibilities:

· Work closely with sales team

· Maintain and build relationships with assigned key accounts

· Prospect new customers

· Plan and develop profitable sales for assigned accounts

· Meet and exceed targets

· Keep informed of market trends and competition.

 

Qualifications:

· Sales driven, self-motivated

· Customer service oriented

· Proven sales track record

· Professional communication and strong relationship building skill

· Good business sense

· Strong planning and organizational skills

· Great positive attitude

· Team player, able to work independently

· Problem solver

 

Sales Support/CSR

Responsibilities:

· Accurately process customer transactions

· Generate invoices for customer orders

· Generate new and repeat sales by providing product information in a timely manner

· Determine customer requirements and expectations in order to recommend specific products and solutions

· Recommend alternate products based on cost, availability or specifications and in-stock items

· Increase sales and average order size by means of cross-selling, up-selling, add-on sales and offering promotional       sale items

· Contact customers following sales to ensure on-going customer satisfaction and resolve any complaint

· Meet sales and productivity goals

· Present a professional image to customers, vendors and fellow employees at all times

· Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer files

· Perform other duties as assigned by the Sales Manager

 

Qualifications:

· Strong organizational and planning skills; attention to detail

· Ability to work under minimum supervision

· Excellent oral and written communication skills

· Strong computer skills, including data entry and Microsoft applications

· Exemplary sales experienced preferred

 

 

Northland Floral Inc. is an equal employer recognizing diversity and inclusion. Northland Floral welcomes and encourages applications from exceptional individuals. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Applicants are encouraged to submit resumes and references via e-mail. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.