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Tropical Plants Buyer
Tropical Plants Buyer
If you're energized by the challenge of finding the right plants at the right time, love using data to guide smart buying decisions, and take pride in driving sales through strategic sourcing—you will be exactly who we're looking for.
Cascade Tropicals is hiring a Buyer to help our team in sourcing high-quality tropical plants. The ideal candidate brings a strong horticultural background, thrives on analyzing data, spotting trends, and using sound judgment to make timely, high-impact purchasing decisions. Attention to detail and an intuitive grasp of what’s happening in the market are essential to success in this role.
You’re a match for this role if you are:
Detail-obsessed. You don’t let things slip through the cracks and bring a high level of accuracy to every task.
Accountable and dependable. You keep your word, manage your time well, and follow through without the need for reminders.
Analytical and intuitive. You spot trends, use good judgment, and know how to weigh data and gut instinct to make smart calls.
Calm under pressure. You don’t get flustered by sudden changes or shifting priorities—instead, you pivot quickly and find a path forward.
Humble and team-oriented. You’re focused on team wins, not personal glory, and you’re always looking for ways to learn and grow.
What you’ll do:
Work directly with vendors to source plants that meet our high standards for quality, value, and timing
Balance availability, freight, and purchasing budgets to ensure optimal plant flow
Anticipate demand shifts and plan proactively with sales and production teams
Walk the greenhouse regularly to stay hands-on with plant quality and assortment
Maintain accurate reports, purchase orders, and pricing data
Solve inventory discrepancies and respond to quality issues with clarity and care
Ideal background:
3+ years in the horticulture industry (tropical experience is a plus)
Strong skills in data analysis, forecasting, and purchasing
Proficient in Google Workspace or Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent written and verbal communication
Comfortable spending most of the day at a computer
Why Cascade Tropicals?
We’re a respected, long-standing company with a culture focused on continuous improvement, personal growth, and a deep love for plants. You’ll join a collaborative, high-performing team that values integrity, flexibility, and taking pride in our work.
Pay & Benefits:
Competitive hourly pay, based on experience
Healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision)
401(k) with company match
Employee discount on plants
Sound like you?
If you’re ready to grow your career in a dynamic, plant-loving company—we’d love to meet you. Please send your resume to chelsey@cascadetropicals.com.
Sales Rep - Portland/Vancouver
Sales Representative - Oregon Territory (PDX/Vancouver)
For someone who thrives on relationships and knows how to grow sales — this is the role.
This outside sales role is all about trust, relationships, and results. Based in the Portland metro area, you'll spend 4 days a week visiting customers, 1 day working from your home office, and will travel to our Snohomish greenhouse once a month. Ideal for a driven, retail-savvy salesperson who cares about doing great work and growing strong partnerships.
You’ll succeed in this role if you are:
Passionate about creating personal connections and building strong relationships through in-person interactions.
Self-directed, organized, and detail-oriented
Motivated by growth, both personally and professionally, with a focus on driving business success.
Experienced in retail or wholesale sales
It helps if you also:
Know the houseplant or horticultural industry
Have established customer relationships within the territory
Feel at ease in fast-changing, less-structured environments
Compensation & Perks:
Competitive base salary + performance incentives
Company vehicle for customer visits
Health benefits and paid time off
This is a relationship-first sales role with a company built on continuous improvement, care, ownership, and team spirit.
To apply, email your resume to chelsey@cascadetropicals.com.
Our Details
You can contact or find us using any of the methods below.
Phone Number: 206-623-9549
Address:
8711 160th St SE,
Snohomish, Washington
USA