Business Development Manager

20 Days Old

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 neededThis 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:
Nursery trade sales or buying
Commercial growing or plant production
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 (phone number removed) or (url removed) 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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Location:
Lincoln
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Sales

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