Sales Advisor​/Sales Manager - Commercial Horticulture

Sales Advisor / Sales Manager - Commercial Horticulture Vacancy Reference: 52316 AB
* This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
* Are you an experienced Sales Professional? Have you got a background in Horticulture / Commercial Horticulture? Do you thrive in providing excellent customer service? The Company: A horticultural grower for the amenity and commercial sectors in the UK. The

Job Role:

My client is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join them as part of the Sales Management Team, where you will play a key role in communicating with customers on a variety of essential matters, including pricing, availability, and horticultural issues. This position covers the full customer lifecycle, from the initial quotation stage to the dispatch of goods and beyond, ensuring that we meet our customer's needs effectively and efficiently.

You will sell the company goods and services to existing and potential customers, and you will be responsible for identifying and managing sales opportunities, building an understanding of client business's and manage the sales process to a successful conclusion.

Location:

Leicestershire - Office Based Full Time

Salary Package:

£27,000 - £45,000 Basic Salary Depending on Skills and Experience

Key responsibilities:

Conducting sales activity and encouraging additional sales with customer base. Providing Pricing, Availability and Horticultural information to the customer. Promoting good customer relations. Assisting in the process of credit control. Making accurate, rapid cost calculations, and providing customers with price and availability. Being aware of goods in stock and growing on and as necessary assist in the process of purchasing stock for re-sale and liaising with suppliers.

Maintaining and developing relationships with new and existing customers in person, and via telephone calls and emails to encourage new business. Monitoring any customer dissatisfaction or complaints and resolving these equitably and swiftly. Gathering market and customer information. Feeding future buying trends back to Senior Managers. Representing the company at trade exhibitions, events and demonstrations. Reviewing your own sales performance, aiming to meet and exceed targets.

Gaining a clear understanding of customer's businesses and requirements, to be able to satisfy their needs and deadlines. Attending team meetings and sharing best practice with colleagues, working together to identify any improvements to processes, standards, efficiency and profitability. Assisting in the training and development of junior staff and listening and supporting colleagues, devoting time to impart expertise, instil confidence and expressing positive expectations regarding the team's and company's performances.

Speaking positively and enthusiastically about the company and its products and services to ensure that a professional company and brand image is provided at all times to customers and colleagues.

Person Specification:

Personality:
You are a positive and approachable individual, credible and comfortable interacting with personnel at all levels. You are reliable, tolerant, and determined, with the ability to empathise and view situations from the perspective of others. Presentable, professional, and adaptable, you can work effectively as part of a team and independently, and you are enthusiastic about supporting the growth and success of the company.

Personal Situation:
You can commute reliably to the office and are flexible in your availability, including working extended hours as needed to meet business demands. Business and Selling Skills :
You have excellent communication skills, both on the phone and in writing, and are comfortable interacting with customers at all levels. You should have a strong background in sales within the horticultural industry and be familiar with nursery stock, growing processes, and the specific challenges and requirements of horticultural businesses. Computer skills:
You are proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)…