Account Manager

Morepeople 01780; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established bedding plant nursery seeks a passionate Account Manager to nurture existing relationships and drive sales across the UK. Candidates should have a solid background in horticultural sales, excellent communication skills, and a detail-oriented mindset. This role involves collaboration with teams to meet customer needs and some occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in horticultural sales or account management.
• Strong plant knowledge, particularly in bedding or seasonal lines.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for garden centres.
• Manage customer accounts, ensuring service is smooth and friendly.
• Support business development by identifying and engaging new customers.

Skills

Horticultural sales

Customer service

IT skills

Job description

Account Manager
Knutsford, Cheshire
£33,000 - £36,000 DOE

Are you an experienced horticultural sales professional looking for your next challenge? Want to represent a heritage brand with a reputation for quality and service?

This long-established bedding plant nursery has been supplying top-tier plants to independent garden centres and national chains for over 100 years. Working closely with world-leading breeders, they deliver seasonal colour and commercial results across the UK.

As part of their continued growth, they're looking for a passionate and proactive Account Manager to nurture existing relationships and drive sales nationwide.

The Job:

• Act as the first point of contact for garden centres - from independent shops to multi-site groups.
• Manage customer accounts, ensuring service is smooth, timely, and friendly.
• Collaborate with the production and dispatch teams to ensure customer needs are met.
• Produce weekly availability and "looking good" lists to support sales and logistics.
• Work closely with directors to shape future ranges and identify new opportunities.
• Support business development by identifying and engaging new customers.
• Based at the Cheshire nursery site, with occasional UK travel as required.

What You'll Need:

• A proven track record in horticultural sales or account management
• Strong plant knowledge, particularly in bedding or seasonal lines
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Commercial awareness and a detail-oriented mindset
• Confidence working in a fast-paced, seasonal business
• Good IT skills and the ability to manage admin and reporting effectively

What's Next?

Ready to take the lead on some of the UK's most respected garden centre accounts? Looking for a role where your passion for plants meets commercial success?

Apply below or contact Brian at [e-mail] for a confidential chat.