Details:
- Salary: £30,000 - 45,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Radlett Hertfordshire
- Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:
Sales Role - Landscaping and Tree Industry - Radlett
A Sales Operative is required for one of the UK's leading Horticulture and garden services specialists. Our clients services include grounds management, arboriculture, landscaping, estate management, vegetation control, wood land management, supply and relocation of plants and semi-mature trees.
Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Sales Person with a landscaping or tree industry background. This company operates on a national basis from its base in Radlett, Hertfordshire.
The successful candidate will drive the pricing and compiling of proposals to win new business and retain existing contracts. The role offers opportunities for an individual to enhance existing and develop new skills, whilst contributing to the company's growth and success. Reporting directly to the General Manager whilst working closely with the other sales and operations team the candidate will be required to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills and have experience in receiving, reviewing and estimating tenders. Training on in-house systems will be provided.
Key responsibilities of the role will be to:
● Preparing, submitting and pricing tenders in accordance with company procedures and to timescales
● Assist in the preparation for pre and post tender interviews in order to deliver high quality and relevant presentations on behalf of the company
● Lead Generation of new customers
● Quoting works and chasing responses
● To attend site visits as required
● Establish knowledge of the company's key markets and competitors, and carry out market research projects in order to maintain this knowledge base
● Undertake site measurement and mapping to support GIS and work programming
● To take on any associated project work within Glendale to assist the smooth running of the business
● Prepare reports for the General Manager as required
Skills and experience
The ideal candidate must have a good knowledge of landscaping and trees. It would suit a motivated individual looking to develop their career.
● Previous experience in a sales environment, preferably in landscaping or related industry
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills
● Highly numerate with excellent IT skills to include Google applications
● Able to promote the company in a credible and professional manner
● Strong planning and time management
● Full UK driving licence is essential
Benefits
● Company car
● Salary is up to £40,000 with your OTE you should expect to earn atleast £45,000 per annum.
● Generous annual leave
● Employee discount portal - discounts on travel bookings, high street vouchers, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending
● Cycle to Work scheme
● Pension Scheme
● Company sick pay
● Career progression
● Training and development
This position would suit a motivated individual looking to develop their career.
Experience in the landscape/tree planting industry and a driving license is essential.
Please send your CV to apply