Join a respected ornamental nursery where your plant knowledge can flourish into a rewarding sales career.
Horticulture Sales Executive
Kent
£DOE + Car/Allowance
Got strong plant knowledge, but have not had the chance to get into sales yet?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, ornamental nursery with a loyal customer base and a reputation for quality and service.
They're open-minded on background – if you know your plants and enjoy talking to people, they'll support you to develop the sales side.
What's on offer?
- Competitive salary DOE
- Monday-Friday role (no weekends)
- Car or car allowance
- 23 days holiday + bank holidays
- Pension
- Full training and support to develop your sales skills
- A small, friendly team where everyone gets stuck in
- A role you can grow into and shape over time
What's the job?
You'll join the office-based team, learning the commercial side of the business while supporting existing customers and gradually getting involved in sales activity.
You don't need to be a finished salesperson; they're looking for a passion for horticulture and a drive to learn.
Day to day, you'll be:
- Handling customer enquiries and preparing quotations
- Learning how orders are processed and managed through to delivery
- Supporting existing customers and building new relationships over time
- Advising customers on plant selection and availability
- Working closely with the team to keep everything running smoothly
- Supporting new product ranges and learning what drives sales
- Visiting key customers
- Attending trade shows
- Working closely with the sales manager to create a business development plan
You'll start by learning the business inside out, then gradually take on more responsibility, including account management and business development.
What do I need?
- Strong plant knowledge – whether that be from working in a garden centre, nursery or soft landscaping role
- A genuine interest in developing a career in horticulture sales
- Confidence speaking to customers and building relationships
- Good organisation and willingness to learn
- A team-focused, hands-on attitude
- Full UK driving licence
What's next?
Please apply through Indeed for this exciting opportunity.
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