HORTICULTURE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Opportunity to get involved in the exciting sector of trade horticulture.
Buy-in and investor equity options are available.
Purpose.
o manage all stages of the Business Development/sales growth strategy through effective client management, new business capture, and proposal development while retaining and growing existing business.
Lead and seek out new areas to drive revenue growth, generate new business sales, and develop the business sales strategy.
Bring the business to the next level.
Key Roles Become our business Champion – Learn and master our services and benefitsResponsible for managing an existing portfolio of customers – foster and develop relationships with a view to expanding growthPro-active sales prospecting, identifying new business opportunities to drive revenue growth, and maintaining a solid sales pipeline to support achievements against pre-defined targetsPreparation of high-quality, well-written, and well-presented visual documentsTimely and accurate sales forecasting and reportingEstablish key customer profiles in the company database (Copper CRM) and maintain accurate customer informationIdentify, manage, and communicate with any new clients to ensure awareness of all partiesDevelop a 'win plan' for each opportunity – create solutions and develop strategies while complying with customer requirementsResearching new trends, partnerships, products, servicesFoster and develop relationships with counterparts and parent company partners.
e innovative and creative with the ability to generate new ideas, new business, cross-selling, upselling, and follow through to completionOversee all aspects of sales generation from proposal preparation, ensuring quality, technically accurate compelling bids are submitted in a timely manner Required Qualifications / Expertise.
his is a challenging and rewarding role with an emphasis on targets and delivery.
As a self-starter and motivated individual, the candidate will be entrepreneurial-minded.
They may also have.
Excellent educational background or strong previous experience including a high level of achievement in EnglishKnowledge and experience in horticulture, garden retail, and landscape services5+ years working in outside sales solutions in the Irish B2B marketComputer literate in the use of CRM systemsWell presented with persuasive abilitiesDemonstrated ability to create growth-based revenue stream(s) through expansion into and across multiple customer opportunitiesBe the customer’s champion; listen and understand, developing trusted relationships focused on helping our customers become even more successfulStrong negotiating, pricing, and closing skills (Refined questioning/ Objection handling and listening skills)Initiative, drive, decision-making capability, and time management skillsA customer-oriented approachAbility to communicate effectively at a senior level in a variety of mediums Key Competencies required for this career level.
echnical (Ideal but not required)Good knowledge and understanding ofhorticulture sectorsStrong knowledge of B2B across larger SME, Corporate & EnterpriseCRM systemsGsuite / Google for WorkPresentation tools and software BehaviouralBe entrepreneurial &...
Represent the business ethos and reputationAgile approach to workAct as an ambassadorExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to identify and adapt to different clients’ needsDemonstrated ability to communicate and deliver on directionCollaborative style of working with a focus on building strong relationships both internal and externalInnovative, proactive, and assertive to strive for success by the use of own volitionSelf-motivated and can manage competing priorities within designated deadlines If you think you have what it takes and you feel the need for a genuine and unique challenge, please apply in full confidence.
Job Benefits Opportunity to become involved and buy/earn equity in an established business plus develop and expand into complementary areas for further untapped revenue streams.