Horticulture Sales Executive

Horticulture Sales Executive Hampshire - On-site Negotiable plus bonus Got a passion for plants and great people skills? Want to join a respected, growing wholesale nursery with a reputation for quality? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a long-established wholesale grower supplying a wide range of plants to landscapers, designers, and trade customers nationwide. They're growing, literally and figuratively, and are looking for a confident, plant-savvy individual to fill their brand-new Sales Executive role. What's in it for you? Competitive salary (DOE) Annual discretionary bonus (typically 5-10% of salary) 20 days holiday + bank holidays (with two-week Christmas shutdown) Great working hours (7:30 am-4:00 pm) Full-time, permanent role with genuine stability and development opportunities Join a friendly, supportive team where you'll be valued for your knowledge and initiative. The Role As a Sales Executive, you'll be part of a small, knowledgeable team working with trade customers across the UK. This is a busy, varied role with a mix of sales, customer service, and stock management responsibilities. Day-to-day, you'll: Communicate with customers via phone and email, processing orders and managing expectations. Handle face-to-face sales with visitors on site (appointments and drop-ins) Support trade customers ranging from experienced landscapers to newcomers in horticulture. Advise on plant suitability, specifications, and availability. Help coordinate dispatch and ensure orders are processed accurately. Update stock levels and manage data across 9,000+ lines using their in-house system (training provided). Assist with stock control and occasional physical tasks like helping load smaller orders. Collaborate closely with the wider sales and operations teams to keep everything running smoothly. This isn't a cold-calling or business development role - customers come to you. It's about building trust, understanding their needs, and guiding them to the right plants. About You You'll have experience working in a commercial nursery, garden centre or plant sales environment. Confident communicator who enjoys building relationships and managing multiple enquiries. Comfortable talking to plants with a range of customers - from expert landscapers to those still learning. Solid computer literacy with the ability to pick up new systems quickly. Hands-on and proactive - you're as comfortable walking the nursery as you are handling customer calls. Organised, accurate, and calm under pressure. Team player who takes pride in excellent service and a job well done. What's Next? 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. TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-11-04