Business Development Executive

Position: Business Development Executive (Permanent)
Location: Shropshire

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 Linked In. Don't worry if your CV isn't up to date - just send over what you have, and we can go from there