Business Development; Design Consultant

Business Development (Design) Consultant

Join our team as a Business Development (Design) Consultant covering the South Midlands. If you enjoy managing your own schedule and using creativity to transform customer spaces, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

• Competitive
  
  Salary Package:
  
  a starting salary of £26,000 per annum, with the potential of achieving £35,000 per annum through a grading scheme
• Salary grading system: linked to performance for those keen to develop their careers within our business
• Benefits:
  Company vehicle, fuel card, commission, mobile phone, Tablet, uniform and discount scheme
• Working Hours:
  
  Full-time, permanent role, Monday to Friday (37.5 hr week)
• Industry-Leading Training:
  Receive top-notch training to support our customers' needs

Urban Planters began trading in 1965 and has grown to be the industry-leading interior landscaper. We provide and install planting in, on and around the buildings of the companies we partner with. We love working with plants and finding new ways to incorporate greenery into workplace settings across the UK. We offer a personalised service of a local business with the standards and resources of a national organisation.

We care for our plants, our colleagues and our customers. Over the last 10 years we have worked with businesses as Biophilic Design & Biodiversity Consultants. We help people understand how nature can improve customer and staff wellbeing and productivity, while supporting sustainability.

Our services include:

• Plant Displays
• Grounds Maintenance
• Design and Landscaping
• Green Walls
• Preserved & Artificial
• Christmas Displays

This role involves:

• Creating, designing and implementing interior landscapes, floral and Christmas designs
• Managing a portfolio of clients and developing new ones
• Combining horticulture expertise with design principles to enhance well-being and bring nature into indoor environments (offices, hotels, shopping centers, etc.). This includes selecting appropriate plants, designing layouts, overseeing installation, creating maintenance plans, staying updated on trends, managing budgets and timelines, and communicating with stakeholders

Essential skills: Sales background, collaboration, communication, problem-solving, project management, and attention to detail.

Preferred but not essential skills: Knowledge of plant types, care requirements, design principles, and sustainable practices.

• Delivering sales against an agreed target
• Working in the field generating leads
• Nurturing relationships with new and existing customers
• Providing excellent customer service to current customers
• Working towards and achieving set KPIs and targets

• Full UK driving licence held for more than two years, with no more than six penalty points
• Self-motivated and target-driven
• Excellent problem solver
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills
• Background in retail or sales; face-to-face customer interaction daily
• Outgoing, naturally creative individual
• Competent IT skills
• You may be required to pass a DBS check depending on the role

• Opportunity to earn more with regular bonus and commission schemes
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Salary grading system linked to performance for career development
• Discounts and cashback offers from over 3,000 retailers with RI Rewards
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7 to you and your family
• Long service recognition: extra five days of annual leave after five years
• Refer a Friend incentive (earn up to £1,000)

Urban Planters are part of the Rentokil Initial Family. Rentokil Initial is a large global group with a range of services focused on people and wellbeing.