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Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office-based role

In-house training provided

8:00–17:00 schedule

Job summary

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists in Wisbech is seeking a Sales Representative – Horticulture to join a growing business with over 40 years’ experience in trees and shrubs. This office-based role offers £30,000–£40,000 per year and requires a proactive sales professional who can deliver high levels of customer service.

You will quote for large contract and immediate supply jobs, understand customer requirements, identify new business opportunities, and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent relevant to the role.
• Right to work in the UK or valid visa.
• Sales experience preferred but not essential if capable.

Responsibilities

• Quote for large contract jobs.
• Quote for immediate supply jobs.
• Understand and adapt to customer requirements for projects.
• Provide excellent customer service to existing and prospective clients.
• Identify new sales opportunities and grow the customer base.
• Respond quickly to changing customer demands.
• Enter customer orders into the internal system.
• Maintain accurate records with attention to detail.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Communication

IT literacy

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Independent worker

Education

NVQ Level 2

Scottish NVQ Level 2

Job description

Sales Representative - Horticulture - £30,000 - £40,000 - Wisbech - Office Based

Sales Representative - Horticulture - £30,000 - £40,000 - Wisbech - Office Based

The Job:

Our client is an established and growing horticultural business with over 40 years’ experience growing and supplying a wide range of trees and shrubs in various sizes and formations. The business is well established within the horticultural sector and supplies plants to recognised industry standards and specifications. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Sales Representative – Horticulture to join their busy team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced sales professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced office environment and is confident providing a high level of customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Quoting for large contract jobs
• Quoting for immediate supply jobs
• Understanding and adapting to customer requirements for individual projects
• Providing excellent customer service to existing and prospective clients
• Identifying new sales opportunities and developing the customer base
• Responding quickly and effectively to changing customer demands
• Entering customer orders onto the internal system as required
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring attention to detail throughout the sales process

The Candidate:

• Previous sales experience is essential
• Knowledge of trees, shrubs or the horticultural sector would be advantageous
• Confident and enthusiastic approach to sales and customer service
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Computer literate with good IT skills
• Confident and accurate with figures
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Ability to react quickly to changing customer requirements
• Able to work independently and as part of a busy sales team
• Proactive approach with the ability to identify new business opportunities

The Package:

• Office-based role
• In-house training provided
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday – 8:00am to 5:00pm

Candidate Requirements

All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.