Southwest Seed Inc. is hiring – see the full job listing at thedailyzu.com >People >Jobs
A local business that farms native grasses and wildflowers and sells to the public both
wholesale and retail is looking for a part time office sales and administration representative.
If you are interested in learning our industry which includes agriculture and the natural plant world both from a scientific and practical application, like working with the public, are not afraid of math and learning new concepts – then this might be a position for you.
Job Tasks:
ï‚· Main customer interface and assistance.
ï‚· Providing information and guidance to customers unsure of what they need.
 Conduct the full process of seed sales – this is a multi-step process.
ï‚· Create seed mixes for complex projects.
ï‚· Coordinate and assist warehouse with information and physical support when needed.
ï‚· Keep office systems up-to-date including website, seed tests and other components of seed business.
ï‚· We are a small team and all employees participate in any aspect of the work process as needed.
Requirements:
ï‚· Eager willingness to learn
ï‚· Experienced working in Microsoft Word, and Excel, knowledge of Quickbooks a bonus, and comfortable learning new computer programs
ï‚· Excellent basic math skills
ï‚· Able to lift 50 lbs. (Maximum size of a bag of seed.) This is not a deal breaker but helps.
ï‚· Comfortable working with a wide range of customers (homeowner – farmer – industry)
ï‚· Great interpersonal/ communication skills on phone and in-person.
ï‚· Detail oriented.
ï‚· Motivated self-starter
ï‚· Honest and trustworthy
ï‚· Have vehicle and can drive. (Our office is located in the country.)
16 – 24 hours per week negotiable and flexible, but must be able to work full days 8 – 5.
Starting hourly wage $15, with an increase after training.
Job training to start in late February.
For information or to send a resume please contact:
Robby Henes
Southwest Seed Inc.
13514 Road 29
Dolores, CO 81323
970-769-6151 cell
