Baisch & Skinner: Wholesale Floral Distributor - We Shop the World's Markets

Baisch and Skinner is always looking for motivated individuals to join their team. If you would like to apply for a position, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to careers@baischandskinner.com.

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Job Title:  Accounts Receivable Clerk

Reports to:  Office Manager

Location: St. Louis, MO

Company: Baisch & Skinner, Inc.

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Company Description:  Baisch & Skinner is a wholesale floral distributor based in St. Louis, MO with eight branch store locations throughout the Midwest.  Importers of fresh cut flowers, plants, permanent botanicals, decoratives, glassware, and floral supplies, Baisch & Skinner is a business to business distributor that serves the floral, design, and hospitality industries.

Responsibilities:

·      Receive and verify invoices and requisitions for goods and services.

·      Verify that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures.

·      Prepare, verify, and process invoices and coding payment documents.

·      Prepare batches of invoices for data entry

·      Operate computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information.

·      Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.

·      Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, using journals and ledgers or computers.

·      Debit, credit, and total accounts on computer spreadsheets and databases, using specialized accounting software.

·      Operate 10-key calculators, typewriters, and copy machines to perform calculations and produce documents.

·      Receive, record, and bank cash, checks, and vouchers.

·      Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.

·      Compile statistical, financial, accounting or auditing reports and tables pertaining to such matters as cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and profits and losses.

·      Code documents according to company procedures.

·      Reconcile or note and report discrepancies found in records.

·      Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

·      Associate’s degree in Business or Bookkeeping and/or at least two years of hands-on industry experience

·      Knowledge of office administration and bookkeeping procedures

·      Detail-oriented, with a mathematical aptitude. 

·      Strong typing and computer skills required including knowledge of Microsoft Windows, advanced level proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook.

·      Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial information

·      Excellent written and oral communication skills essential for professional phone and personal contacts

·      Demonstrated customer service focus, with professional demeanor and appearance

·      Ability to work in a fast pace environment

·      Ability to work in a team environment

·      Willingness to work a flexible schedule to accommodate heavy work volume

General Hours:  6am-5pm, Monday-Friday; 6am-11am, Saturday

Send resume and cover letter to:

            Baisch & Skinner, Inc.

            Human Resources

            2721 LaSalle Street

            St. Louis, MO 63104

            P: 314-664-1212

            F: 314-664-6850

            careers@baischandskinner.com

            www.baischandskinner.com

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Job Title: Cut Flower Sales Representative
Location: St. Louis, MO
Company: Baisch & Skinner, Inc.
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Company Description:
Baisch & Skinner is a wholesale floral distributor based in St. Louis, MO with eight branch store locations throughout the Midwest. Importers of fresh cut flowers, permanent botanicals, decoratives, glassware, and floral supplies, Baisch & Skinner is a business to business distributor that serves the floral, design, and hospitality industries.

Responsibilities:

• Present Baisch & Skinner’s line of fresh cut flowers, blooming plants and floral supplies to current and potential clients.
  
• Service an assigned set of established accounts.
  
• Develop and maintain sales materials and current product knowledge.
  
• Establish and maintain current client and potential client relationships.
  
• Assist customers with purchases including in-store sales, phone sales, catalog sales, online sales, and returned merchandise.
  
• Identify and resolve client concerns.
  
• Coordinate shipping schedules and delivery of merchandise and services.
  
• Assist in the implementation of company marketing plans as needed.
  
• Maintain a positive attitude at all times with customers while addressing their needs.
  
• Upkeep of showroom to include displays, restocking merchandise, and general cleaning.
  
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results and other duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
  
• Must be able to identify cut flower varieties and distinguish quality characteristics
  
• Strong organizational, project and time management skills required
  
• Excellent written and oral communication skills essential for professional phone and personal contacts
  
• Proficient with the internet and email systems
  
• Demonstrated customer service focus, with professional demeanor and appearance
  
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment while meeting project deadlines
  
• Ability to work in a team environment
  
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule to accommodate heavy work volume
  
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
  
• Ability to lift, load, unload and move product weighing up to 40 lbs
  

General Hours: 6am-5pm, Monday-Friday; 6am-11am, Saturday

EOE M/F/D/V

In order to apply, please forward your cover letter, resume, and salary expectations to Human Resources at careers@baischandskinner.com.

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