Sales Manager

The Workshop Careers; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading horticultural company in the United Kingdom is seeking an ambitious Sales Manager to drive sales across various departments. You'll be responsible for generating new customer leads, developing client relationships, and implementing sales strategies. Key duties will include building a pipeline of prospects, promoting product lines, and representing the company at events. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales management within horticulture. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing company.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales management, preferably in horticulture or related industries.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills to build client relationships.
• Ability to develop strategies that drive revenue growth.

Responsibilities

• Generate new enquiries and customer leads across all departments.
• Identify opportunities in domestic and commercial landscape maintenance.
• Cultivate long-term relationships with clients and suppliers.

Job description

We are seeking an ambitious and results-driven Sales Manager to lead and grow sales across our four core departments. This role is pivotal in driving revenue, generating new customer leads for Landscapes and Garden Maintenance, and increasing footfall to both our retail and trade locations. You will play a key role in shaping the sales strategy, developing client relationships, and representing the company with professionalism and passion for the outdoor and horticultural industries.

Key Duties

• Proactively generate new enquiries and customer leads / footfall across all departments
• Identify and pursue domestic landscape and maintenance and commercial maintenance opportunities
• Build and maintain a pipeline of prospects
• Find and develop new routes to market
• Actively seek potential new product lines for the Garden Centre and Yard, work with potential new suppliers and ensure staff are trained to sell these product lines
• Work closely with Garden Centres and Trade Yard Managers to create and implement strategies that drive increased footfall and customer spend
• Support marketing campaigns, promotions, and events that attract both retail and trade customers
• Cultivate long-term relationships with high-value clients, suppliers, contractors, and community partners

Represent the business at garden shows, networking events, and industry exhibitions to raise brand …