Sales Advisor
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Job Description:

Viridis is a growth company supplying ornamental plants and technical expertise to the domestic landscaping market.

As a result of continued growth, we are looking to strengthen our team and currently have a vacancy for an experienced Sales Advisor.

Viridis is backed by prominent links to Shropshire nurseries with many products being able to be sourced from own-grown stocks. Furthermore, Viridis benefits from long standing arrangements with both European and UK suppliers.

The successful applicant will have plant knowledge and business experience working either in a garden centre, nursery or landscape company.

Good communication, planning, administration and IT skills are also essential, as is the ability to be a self-starter.

Ideally operating from our Albrighton Shropshire nursery base but applications considered for home working dependant on experience.

This role will involve dealing with customers in person, over the phone and via e-mail. Tasks will include: pricing enquiries, prospecting for new business, securing orders and developing existing business in an agreed geographical area.

This is an excellent opportunity for the right person to join a dynamic and successful company, and to develop their career and skills within the horticultural industry.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Developing any existing domestic accounts in region
• Pricing incoming enquiries from customers
• Processing orders accordingly and efficiently
• Following up outstanding quotations and negotiating orders
• Assisting with generating new business and ensuring smooth adoption
• Working to and recording targets as required
• Meeting with clients in the UK and abroad if required
• Handling queries and complaints
• Advising and quoting on plant schedules within agreed process
• Supplier enquiries as necessary to ensure feasibility & quoting of specialist items
• Professionally representing Viridis at customer & site visits, tradeshows & events
• Reporting on customer feedback, trends and opportunities for business development
• Gathering and sharing product and market information

Working Hours:

39 hours per week

Salary:

Salary is based upon experience.

Benefits:

Competitive remuneration package available, including Car Allowance, Healthcare Plan, Birthday Leave and 23 days holiday increasing after 5 years’ service.

How to Apply:

To apply, please email your CV with a covering letter including salary expectations to jenny.ward@boningale.co.uk quoting vacancy number 25/002.