Horticulture Business Development Executive

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Location: Hybrid - Shropshire / Home / UK Travel Salary: £29,000 - £36,000 per annum (DOE) + Car Allowance Benefits: 23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (increasing after 5 years), Birthday Leave, Healthcare Plan, Pension, Cycle to Work Scheme, Refer-a-Friend Scheme, Employee of the Month Scheme Overview We're looking for a driven and commercially minded Business Development Executive to join a leading supplier of hardy nursery stock to the commercial landscaping sector. This hybrid role offers a dynamic mix of office-based collaboration, remote working, and UK-wide travel to meet prospects and clients. Reporting to the Head of Commercial Sales, you'll play a key role in identifying and onboarding new business opportunities, building strong client relationships, and supporting cross-departmental communication to drive growth. Key Responsibilities Research and approach new business prospects across the UK Attend client meetings on-site and off-site to build relationships and secure new accounts Share market insights and customer feedback to support strategic growth Represent the company at industry events and trade shows Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding and communication Track performance against KPIs and maintain accurate records What's required from you? Essential: Proven experience in business development or sales Strong plant and horticultural knowledge Excellent communication and negotiation skills IT literate (Microsoft Office, CRM systems) Full UK driving licence Confident, proactive, and self-motivated approach Desirable: Commercial landscaping industry experience Horticulture Qualifications What's next? If you've got a business mindset and a background in horticulture, it'd be great to have a quick chat and see what you have to offer For an informal chat, give me, Stanley, a call on , email me at , or connect with me on LinkedIn. Don't worry if your CV isn't up to date - just send over what you have, and we can go from there.