Business Development Executive

MorePeople; England; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier in horticulture is looking for a driven Business Development Executive to join their team. This hybrid role offers a dynamic mix of office collaboration, remote work, and travel across the UK. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in business development and strong horticultural knowledge. Key responsibilities include researching new prospects, attending client meetings, and collaborating with internal teams to drive growth. Attractive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

23 Days Holiday

Bank Holidays

Birthday Leave

Healthcare Plan

Pension

Cycle to Work Scheme

Refer-a-Friend Scheme

Employee of the Month Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development or sales.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Confident and self-motivated approach.

Responsibilities

• Research and approach new business prospects across the UK.
• Attend client meetings to build relationships.
• Track performance against KPIs.

Skills

Business development experience

Plant and horticultural knowledge

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

IT literacy (Microsoft Office, CRM)

Proactive and self-motivated

Education

Horticulture Qualifications

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

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