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Area Sales | Plants into Independent Garden Centres | Wales

Employer
MorePeople
Location
Wales
Salary
£30000 - £50000 per annum + + van, bonus etc
Closing date
21 Oct 2020

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Business Sector
Non Food & Drink
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Sales

Job Details



Area Sales Manager | Plants into Independent Garden Centres | Wales
Are you an experienced horticulture professional with a great knowledge of plants? Are you able to sell to the independent garden retailers? If so, we want to hear from you

About Our Client
Our client is a new and exciting business that is backed by an experienced management team. They grow and supply a variety of products, including soft fruit plants, roses, fruit trees, Christmas Trees etc. and focus on supplying quality products to the garden retail sector to help drive commercial performance and consumer satisfaction. With multiple sites across the UK, the business has invested in its facilities and brands.

About the Role
This role is all about selling and business development. Our client is looking for someone to get out in front of customers and buyers to introduce their products. You will plan your days and weeks to visit customers and potential customers regularly. Initially, you will take stock samples with you so you can show the customers the quality of the products that you can offer. You will establish new business and work towards sales targets.

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have a background in horticulture and a good knowledge of plants. You will be a proven sales person with drive and enthusiasm. You will be able to work towards targets and KPI's to deliver sales. You will get a buzz out of selling and adding value to customers and consumers. You will have a proven track record of selling to the independent garden centres within the plant category. You will be organised and able to plan your time effectively to maximise the potential from any working day. You will be happy to travel and stay away as required whilst visiting customers within your territory. You will be able to communicate effectively with a mixture of people within the garden retail trade and build rapport and relationships.

Minimum Requirements
Experience selling plants or plant products with a strong knowledge of plants into the garden retail sector. Ability to travel and develop business face-to-face. A can-do attitude and natural business developer.

Salary
DOE - as a guide ~£30-50k + van, bonus etc

Application Process
The successful applicant will progress through multiple interviews. Our client is keen to get the right people in place and is actively interviewing. If you feel you have the required skills and background please apply now. To discuss the role in more detail please contact Tom on 01780 480 530 or tom@morepeople.co.uk Job reference TEM12777

Company

MorePeople are a specialist recruitment business for the food, fresh produce, horticulture and agriculture industries. Founded in 2000 by two passionate foodies with vast experience in the industry, we’re a growing team comprising of a mixture of ex-industry professionals and professional recruiters passionate about the sector.

Offering a functional approach to recruitment, we have dedicated expert teams to assist in all roles across a business;

  • Commercial  
  • NPD
  • Operations
  • Technical
  • Growing
  • Agronomy
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • HR, Admin & IT
  • Rural Surveyors, Land Agents & Estate Managers

The team are committed to offering the best recruitment service for all professional roles within the sectors in which we operate.

Find out more on our website at www.morepeople.co.uk or call us on 01780 480530.

Company info
Website
Telephone
01780 480530
Location
MorePeople
Cherryholt House
Cherryholt Road
Stamford
Lincolnshire
PE9 2EP
GB

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