Business Development & Account Manager
Horticulture
Lincolnshire - hybrid options
£DOE + Bonus
Love building relationships and driving growth?
Looking for a role where your ideas shape the future of the business?
Want to join a friendly, down-to-earth team in a growing horticulture company?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, family-run trade nursery supplying trees, shrubs, and perennials to the landscaping and construction industries.
With over 30 acres of production, they combine UK and European sourcing with in-house growing to deliver top-quality plants to a wide range of clients - from local landscapers and designers to national contractors and housebuilders.
What's in it for you?
* Competitive salary (DOE)
* Bonus structure
* Hybrid working options
* Supportive, family-run environment with a business that values initiative and teamwork - not rigid KPIs.
* Real autonomy and the chance to make an impact.
* A varied role covering sales, customer relationships, and plant advice.
* Collaborative culture - everyone pitches in when needed.
* Opportunities to grow your career as the business expands.
The Role
This brand-new position is all about growth - helping this horticulture business reach new customers while strengthening existing relationships.
You'll be the link between customers, suppliers, and the nursery team - driving new business opportunities and managing accounts to ensure exceptional service.
Day to day, you'll:
* Proactively identify and develop new trade customers across the landscaping sector
* Build strong, long-term relationships with both new and existing clients
* Handle enquiries, prepare quotations, and follow up on orders
* Advise on plant availability, specifications, and suitable alternatives
* Work closely with the nursery and operations teams to ensure smooth order flow
* Coordinate with suppliers and logistics to meet customer deadlines
* Contribute to marketing activity - from promotions to social media updates
* Help maintain stock awareness and order accuracy using internal systems (Growmaster)
* Take a flexible, hands-on approach, supporting colleagues where needed
This isn't a cold-calling role - it's about strategic outreach, relationship building, and spotting opportunities to grow sales.
About You
* A commercial mindset with proven ability to develop business and manage accounts
* Strong horticulture knowledge - confident advising customers on plant selection
* Experience in one or more of the following:
o Nursery trade sales or buying
o Commercial growing or plant production
o Landscaping with plant sourcing experience
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
* Comfortable using IT systems and Excel
What's Next?
If you're ready to take the next step in your horticulture career and join a business that values teamwork, trust, and great customer relationships - we'd love to hear from you.
Apply below or contact Sarah on 01780 480530 or for a confidential chat.
Don't worry if your CV isn't up to date - just send what you have, and we can sort the rest later.
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