Horticultural Sales & Design Advisor

Confidential; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + pooled commission

25% profit sharing

28 days' holiday

Company pension and life assurance

Group Income Protection

50% employee discount

BUPA and dental cover for long-service

Employee-Owned Trust

Job summary

Confidential in Hertfordshire is seeking a Horticultural Sales Advisor with strong tree knowledge to support customers visiting the nursery and via phone/email. You will advise on plant selections, planting schemes and delivery logistics, preparing quotes and ensuring smooth conversion from enquiry to sale.

The role combines horticultural expertise with commercial drive, focusing on building relationships and developing new business opportunities within a busy nursery environment.

Qualifications

• Passionate about horticulture with strong tree knowledge.
• Commercial sales or business development experience.
• Confident communicating with customers face-to-face, by phone and email.
• Organised, proactive and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable working under pressure with excellent attention to detail.
• Garden design experience and the ability to read plans would be a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Advise customers on tree and plant selection and planting schemes.
• Handle enquiries by phone and email and visit the nursery.
• Prepare quotes and manage delivery and planting logistics.
• Ensure follow-through from enquiry to completion.
• Develop new business and build customer relationships.

Skills

Tree knowledge

Sales experience

Communication

Organised

Customer service

Attention to detail

Garden design

Job description

Confidential in Hertfordshire is seeking a Horticultural Sales Advisor with strong tree knowledge to support customers visiting the nursery and via phone/email. You will advise on plant selections, planting schemes and delivery logistics, preparing quotes and ensuring smooth conversion from enquiry to sale.

The role combines horticultural expertise with commercial drive, focusing on building relationships and developing new business opportunities within a busy nursery environment.