Urban Planters - 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: starting salary of £28,000 per annum, with potential to reach £35,000 per annum through a grading scheme.
* Salary grading system linked to performance for those 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.
Urban Planters began trading in 1965 and have 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 of incorporating plants and greenery into all workplace settings across the UK, with a local service but national resources.
Over the last 10 years we have worked with businesses as Biophilic Design & Biodiversity Consultants, helping people understand how nature can improve productivity, sustainability and wellbeing.
Services
* Plant Displays
* Grounds Maintenance
* Design and Landscaping
* Green Walls
* Preserved & Artificial
* Christmas Displays
The Role
* Creating, designing and implementing interior landscapes, floral and Christmas designs.
* Managing a portfolio of clients and developing new ones.
* Combining horticulture expertise with design principles to enhance well‑being of occupants and bring nature into indoor environments such as offices, hotels and shopping centres. 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 and communication
* Problem‑solving and project management
* Attention to detail
Preferred (but not essential) Skills
* Knowledge of plant types, care requirements, design principles and sustainable practices.
Responsibilities
* Delivering sales against agreed targets.
* Working in the field to generate 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‑motivated and target‑driven.
* Excellent problem‑solving skills.
* Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills.
* Background in retail or sales; expected to work face‑to‑face with customers daily.
* Outgoing, naturally creative individual.
* Competent IT skills.
* Possible DBS check depending on the role 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.
* Explore exciting discounts and cashback offers from over 3,000 retailers with RI Rewards.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – FREE, available 24/7 for you and your family.
* Long‑service recognition – extra five days of annual leave after five years of service.
* Refer a Friend – earn up to £1,000.
Urban Planters is part of the Rentokil Initial Family, a FTSE50 company providing services that protect people and enhance lives. As a business we focus on the Right People, doing the Right Things and in the Right Way. We invest heavily in training and development to help our colleagues become the best that they can be.
Rentokil Initial are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse working environment.
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