Business Development Executive

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

Job summary

A leading supplier in the horticulture sector is seeking a driven Business Development Executive. This hybrid role involves identifying new business opportunities, building client relationships, and collaborating with internal teams. Candidates should have proven business development experience, strong plant knowledge, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary of £29,000 - £36,000 plus benefits.

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.
• Strong plant and horticultural knowledge.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Research and approach new business prospects across the UK.
• Attend client meetings 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.

Skills

Business development

Sales experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

IT literacy (Microsoft Office, CRM)

Strong plant knowledge

Proactive approach

Education

Horticulture Qualifications

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

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.