Business Development (Design) Consultant
Join Our Team and Make a Difference!
We're currently seeking a Business Development (Design) Consultant to join our dedicated team covering London, Hertfordshire & Bedfordshire. If you enjoy managing your own schedule and can use your creativity to transform customer spaces, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Why join Urban Planters?
* Competitive Salary Package: a starting salary of £28,000 per annum, with the potential of achieving £35,000 per annum through a grading scheme
* Salary grading system: linked to performance for those colleagues who are keen to develop their careers within our business
* Benefits: Company vehicle, fuel card, commission, mobile phone, tablet, uniform and discount scheme
* Working Hours: Full‑time, permanent role, Monday to Friday (37.5 hr week)
* Industry‑leading Training: Receive top‑notch training to support our customers' needs
The Role
* Creating, designing and implementing interior landscapes, floral and Christmas designs.
* Managing a portfolio of clients as well as developing new ones.
* Combining horticulture expertise with design principles to enhance the well‑being of occupants and bring nature into indoor environments like offices, hotels, shopping centres, and more. This involves selecting appropriate plants, designing layouts, overseeing installation, creating maintenance plans, staying updated on trends, managing budgets and timelines, and communicating with stakeholders.
Essential Skills
* Sales background, collaboration, communication, problem‑solving, project management, and attention to detail.
Preferred but not essential skills
* Knowledge of plant types, care requirements, design principles, and sustainable practices.
Responsibilities
* Delivering sales versus an agreed target.
* Working in the field generating leads.
* Nurturing relationships with new and existing customers.
* Offering excellent customer service to our current customers.
* Working towards and achieving set KPIs and targets.
Requirements
* Full UK driving licence held for more than two years, with no more than six penalty points.
* Self‑motivation and target‑driven.
* Excellent problem solver.
* Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills.
* Background in retail or sales; you will be expected to work face‑to‑face with customers on a daily basis.
* An outgoing, naturally creative individual.
* Competent IT skills.
* You may be required to pass a DBS check depending on the role you have applied for.
Benefits
* Opportunity to earn more with regular bonus and commission schemes.
* Access to a company vehicle and fuel card.
* Salary grading system – linked to performance for those colleagues who are keen to develop their careers within our business.
* Explore exciting discounts and cashback offers from over 3,000 retailers with RI Rewards.
* Our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – which is FREE to access and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to you as well as your family and friends.
* Long service recognition – which includes an extra five days of annual leave entitlement following the completion of five years of service.
* Refer a Friend – to work for Rentokil Initial (and earn up to £1,000).
Equal Opportunities Statement
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