A leading and dynamic supplier of stylish outdoor furniture Selling to independent and group garden centres A new role created to drive sales growth into the UK business Job Description: Business Development Manager To £50,000 commission, company car, fuel card, credit card, healthcare, 25 days holiday, laptop, mobile. Working from home, you will be tasked with approaching and converting new garden centre customers that are not already stockists of this brand. Key responsibilities will include: Work with the Board to understand the proposition and sales priorities. Review the database of non-stockists and build a sales plan. Contact decision makers in each setting to secure a meeting. Establish needs and present the benefits of stocking the range. Secure orders and manage the process of in-store set up. Attend trade shows and events (eg. Solex). Provide regular feedback to the Board. Explore opportunities for new products and new sales channels. About the Company: We are working with a well established supplier of beautifully designed outdoor furniture with an impressive track record of sales to the leading garden centre groups and independents. Still highly ambitious, the Managing Director has created this appointment to drive further sales growth by reaching new stockists with container or ex-warehouse options. Candidate Profile: Business Development Manager This is a business development role that requires a hunter style of sales candidate who enjoys the excitement of new business wins. Previous experience selling to garden centres is preferred by not essential. The key requirements are: Able to work from home and travel to customer meetings throughout the UK A proven track record of success in new business sales Exceptional planning and organisational skills Ideally with experience selling to garden centres Understands the sales funnel and how to convert cold leads into orders Excellent communication skills and a polished presenter. Salary/Benefits Information: To £50,000 commission, company car, fuel card, credit card, healthcare, 25 days holiday, laptop, mobile. Contact: Nick Hester Job Reference: NH/100385 Candidate care: By responding to this advert you consent to Cavendish Maine processing the personal data included within this application. If your application is successful we will contact you to discuss the opportunity in more detail, within 48 hours of receiving your application. Should you not hear from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please be advised that if unsuccessful for this role we may keep your details in our hold file, during which time you may be contacted for other suitable vacancies. If you do not want us to do this please call us to advise. In the meantime, we would like to thank you for your interest in Cavendish Maine.