Trade Sales Manager – Garden Furniture; B2B

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Trade Sales Manager – Garden Furniture (B2B)

Katie Blake Garden Furniture is seeking an experienced Trade Sales Manager to lead and grow its UK B2B sales operation.

This senior role combines hands‑on key account management with leadership of a national sales agent network, working closely with garden centres and retail partners across the UK. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving trade sales growth and shaping future sales strategy.

• Lead, manage and develop a UK‑wide team of sales agents
• Recruit and onboard agents in new and existing territories
• Build and maintain strong relationships with garden centres and key trade accounts
• Grow existing accounts and re‑engage dormant customers
• Manage your own portfolio of key trade customers
• Contribute to sales strategy, forecasting and commercial planning
• Represent the brand professionally within the garden retail sector

• Proven experience in B2B trade sales and account management
• Experience managing or developing a sales team or agent network
• Background in garden, furniture, home or related sectors preferred
• Strong commercial awareness and relationship‑building skills
• Self‑motivated, professional and comfortable working autonomously
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

• Competitive basic salary
• Performance‑related commission
• Flexible, management‑level working approach
• Opportunity to play a key role in an established and growing UK brand
• Full‑time role (37 hours per week as a guideline)
• Monday to Friday, with flexibility to meet business needs
• Hybrid and field‑based, ideally based in Essex

Please send your CV along with a short covering note outlining your experience and interest in the role to: