Business Development Manager

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 needed

This 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.