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About Us:

Proven Winners is a global plant and gardening brand recognized for setting the standard in horticultural excellence. Through a trusted network of top propagators, we bring the industry’s leading annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, and houseplants to market. Our team blends deep expertise with innovative thinking and world‑class customer service to empower professional growers and home gardeners alike. Together, we create efficient tools, dynamic growing solutions, and a vibrant pipeline of new varieties that inspire success season after season.

Grow With Us:

At Proven Winners, we believe that great plants start with great people. Our culture is rooted in curiosity, collaboration, and a shared passion for improving the gardening experience for people around the world. Whether you’re a seasoned horticulture professional or bringing expertise from another field, you’ll find an environment that values fresh ideas, encourages continuous learning, and celebrates the impact each person makes.

NEW JOBS: 

Outside Sales Representative - West

Proven Winners, Inc.

JOB SUMMARY

Create and execute a sales plan with clearly defined goals, responsibilities, and sales priorities for liner products and programs within an assigned territory. Establish and maintain successful relationships with existing and prospective customers, identify and secure new business, increase purchases from existing accounts, and work effectively with broker and distributor representatives while promoting Proven Winners products and marketing objectives. Provide a high level of service through accurate communication and coordination across the order management and fulfillment process, and maintain disciplined use of Salesforce and other sales systems as a critical part of account management, sales analytics, forecasting, and follow-through.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Create and execute a territory sales plan designed to retain existing customers, generate new customers, increase purchases from existing accounts, and expand Proven Winners market presence for liner products and programs.
2. Travel at least 40% of the time for on-road sales activity, including customer visits, broker or distributor visits, trade shows, presentations, and other sales events.
3. Utilize Salesforce and other approved customer relationship management tools to manage accounts, document activity, track opportunities, maintain pipeline visibility, prepare forecasts, and support sales analytics and performance reporting.
4. Work closely with broker and distributor representatives to target accounts, increase existing customer purchases, secure customer commitments and expand reach within the assigned territory.
5. Develop new business through cold calls, prospecting, referral follow-up, trade show follow-up, and ongoing outreach to target accounts and secure customer commitments and orders.
6. Collaborate with internal teams to support optimum product sales, order accuracy, delivery execution, and strong customer satisfaction.
7. Develop and deliver customer-specific presentations, seminars, and educational programs that support liner sales and customer understanding.
8. Introduce, define, expand, and consistently maintain the Proven Winners brand in the marketplace through customer education, presentations, and Certified Garden Center training.
9. Participate in weekly and monthly sales meetings and other team meetings to share customer feedback, industry trends, competitive developments, and recommendations for action.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong outside sales, territory management, relationship management, and business development skills with the ability to increase penetration in existing accounts and win new business.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, with a customer-service mindset and the ability to communicate effectively with customers, brokers, and internal teams.
• Demonstrated ability to use Salesforce consistently and effectively for account management, opportunity tracking, sales analytics, reporting, forecasting, and follow-through.
• Effective negotiation, problem-solving, and issue-resolution skills, including the ability to research concerns, determine appropriate action, and communicate clearly through resolution.
• Ability to work collaboratively and professionally with customers, broker or distributor representatives, marketing, operations, and other internal departments.
• Strong organizational skills, follow-up discipline, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, seasonal business environment.
• Ability to work independently, establish priorities, adjust schedules as needed, and maintain accountability for results with limited supervision.
• Working knowledge of horticulture products, liner programs, merchandising, and customer education practices is preferred.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Associate degree or equivalent in marketing, sales, horticulture, or a related field preferred.
• Three to five years of sales experience with a verifiable track record; outside sales experience preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Previous horticultural background preferred.
• Experience with Salesforce or related tools preferred.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS

• Time sitting at a desk utilizing a computer and telephone, with frequent driving and travel to customer locations and industry events.
• May be exposed to prolonged standing, walking, bending, and lifting during customer visits, trade shows, and related sales activities.
• Ability to lift at least 20 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office and remote work settings combined with regular travel. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

NOTE

This job description does not exclude responsibilities not specifically stated, but that are apparent, related, or may develop in the normal course of duty.

HOW to APPLY: Submit your resume and cover letter to Human Resources: Mary Espinoza (email: HR@pwfourstar.com)

We’re excited to announce a new opportunity on our team. Proven Winners DeKalb is now accepting resumes for a Social Media Manager. This position will be key in shaping the strategic unification, oversight, and expansion of Proven Winners’ social media presence across all platforms.  It blends strategic planning with hands-on execution, requiring expertise in social media account consolidation, platform migration, and community engagement within the horticulture and home gardening industry.

Key Highlights-

• Job Tite: Social Media Manager
• Location: Remote, reporting to DeKalb, IL location
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Posting date: February 20, 2026

If you’re passionate about plants, and eager to contribute to a dynamic, creative team, we’d love to hear from you.

To learn more about the position, view the job description here:   Proven Winners DeKalb Job Postings

Additional factors to consider before applying:

• Employees interested in an open position must meet all requirements listed in the job description.
• Employees must be in good standing in their current role.
• Employees should discuss their interest with their current manager before applying.

How to Apply: Submit your resume and cover letter to Human Resources: Mary Espinoza (email: mary@provenwinners.com)

We’re excited to announce a new opportunity on our team. Proven Winners DeKalb is now accepting resumes for a Project Manager / Agile Coach. As a key contributor to the Proven Winners team, the Project Manager/Agile Coach will join a high‑performing team of IT professionals. This role centers on hands‑on coaching, mentoring, and guiding IT leaders and stakeholders as they advance their Agile maturity. The ideal candidate will champion the adoption of Agile methodologies, promote collaboration, and drive continuous improvement aligned with organizational objectives. This position plays a critical role in embedding Agile practices and ensuring they support the broader transformation strategy.

Key Highlights-

• Job Tite: Project Manager / Agile Coach
• Location: Remote
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Posting date: March 6, 2026

To learn more about the position, view the job description here:   Proven Winners DeKalb Job Postings

Additional factors to consider before applying:

• Employees interested in an open position must meet all requirements listed in the job description.
• Employees must be in good standing in their current role.
• Employees should discuss their interest with their current manager before applying.

How to Apply: Submit your resume and cover letter to Human Resources: Mary Espinoza (email: mary@provenwinners.com)

Proven Winners DeKalb is now accepting resumes for an Operations and Trade Show Manager. This position leads essential operational functions that drive the ongoing growth of the Proven Winners brand. The Operations and Trade Show Manager oversees warehouse operations, inventory control, online order fulfillment, trade show logistics, and facilities management for the DeKalb building. It also manages a broad range of annual, seasonal, and recurring operational activities. The manager ensures seamless daily operations while executing major yearly initiatives, including garden center marketing program fulfillment, consumer e‑commerce hard goods distribution, hard goods inventory planning, and the production, setup, and oversight of the Cultivate industry trade show booth.

Key Highlights-

• Job Tite: Operations and Trade Show Manager
• Location: DeKalb, IL
• Employment Type: Full-Time, On-site position
• Posting date: March 6, 2026

If you’re passionate about plants, and eager to contribute to a dynamic, creative team, we’d love to hear from you.

To learn more about the position, view the job description here:   Proven Winners DeKalb Job Postings

Additional factors to consider before applying:

• Employees interested in an open position must meet all requirements listed in the job description.
• Employees must be in good standing in their current role.
• Employees should discuss their interest with their current manager before applying.

How to Apply: Submit your resume and cover letter to Human Resources: Mary Espinoza (email: mary@provenwinners.com)