Trainee Technical Sales Manager – Horticulture

Westland Horticulture Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Westland Horticulture Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Trainee Technical Area Sales Manager to join the Professional Team. The role involves working with commercial growers and distributors across the UK, with hands-on training and mentorship to develop skills on both commercial and technical sides of the industry.

You will gain exposure to both sales and technical advisory work, attend customer visits and industry events, and support reporting and regional performance tracking as you

Qualifications

• Customer-facing or commercial experience in sales, retail, or similar.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to learn and a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support the sale of professional growing media, bark, and fertilisers.
• Build relationships with commercial growers and distributor networks.
• Identify new business opportunities and grow existing accounts.
• Provide technical advice and solutions to customers.
• Work with experienced sales and technical teams.
• Attend customer visits, trade shows, and industry events.
• Support reporting, sales analysis, and regional performance tracking.
• Gather market insights and share with the wider team.

Education

Horticulture/ Agriculture/ Soil-Science degree or diploma

Job description

Westland Horticulture Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Trainee Technical Area Sales Manager to join the Professional Team. The role involves working with commercial growers and distributors across the UK, with hands-on training and mentorship to develop skills on both commercial and technical sides of the industry.

You will gain exposure to both sales and technical advisory work, attend customer visits and industry events, and support reporting and regional performance tracking as you