Business Development Executive

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 (phone number removed), email me at (url removed), 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.