Overview
Urban Planters - Business Development (Design) Consultant
Join Our Team and Make a Difference! We are currently seeking a Business Development (Design) Consultant to join our dedicated team covering the South Midlands. 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: starting salary of £26,000 per annum, with the potential of achieving £35,000 per annum through a grading scheme
* Salary grading system: linked to performance for those who want 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 hours per week)
* Industry-Leading Training: comprehensive training to support our customers\' needs
Urban Planters began trading in 1965 and has grown to be the industry-leading interior landscaper. We provide and install planting in, on and around the buildings of the companies we partner with. We love working with plants and enjoy the challenge of finding new ways to incorporate plants and greenery into workplace settings across the UK, through our network of operating branches. We offer the personalized service of a local business with the standards and resources of a national organization. We care for our plants, our colleagues and our customers.
Over the last 10 years we have worked with businesses as Biophilic Design & Biodiversity Consultants. At Urban Planters we help people understand how they can improve the impact of nature on customers and staff, while improving productivity, sustainability, and wellbeing. Our services include Plant Displays, Grounds Maintenance, Design and Landscaping, Green Walls, Preserved & Artificial, and Christmas Displays.
The Role
This role involves designing and implementing interior landscapes, floral and Christmas displays, and managing a portfolio of clients while developing new ones. You will combine horticulture expertise with design principles to enhance occupant well-being and bring nature into indoor environments such as offices, hotels and shopping centers. This includes 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: knowledge of plant types, care requirements, design principles, and sustainable practices.
Responsibilities
* Delivering sales against an agreed target
* Working in the field generating leads
* Nurturing relationships with new and existing customers
* Providing excellent customer service to 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-motivated 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 daily
* An outgoing, naturally creative individual
* Competent IT skills
* You may be required to pass a DBS check depending on the role applied for
Benefits
* Opportunity to earn more with regular bonuses and commission schemes
* Access to a company vehicle and fuel card
* Salary grading system linked to performance for career development
* Discounts and cashback offers from over 3,000 retailers with RI Rewards
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7 to you and your family
* Long service recognition: extra five days of annual leave after five years of service
* Refer a Friend to work for Rentokil Initial (earn up to £1,000)
Urban Planters are part of the Rentokil Initial Family. Rentokil Initial (FTSE50) is one of the largest business services companies in the world, operating in over 90 countries and providing services that protect people and enhance lives. Rentokil is the world\'s leading commercial pest control provider, Initial is the world\'s leading commercial hygiene services provider, and its Ambius business is the world\'s leading provider of plants and scenting.
As a business we focus on the Right People, doing the Right Things and in the Right Way. We invest in training and development for all colleagues and are always looking for talented and driven people to join our Rentokil Initial Family.
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