Business Development Manager

Join a Growing Supplier to Ireland's Horticulture Industry with this leading Business Development Manager - Leinster

Are you a driven sales professional with a passion for horticulture, landscaping, plants, growing media, or amenity products?

We are seeking a Business Development Manager to drive sales growth across Leinster, developing relationships with landscape contractors, local authorities, parks departments, sports grounds, and commercial horticulture businesses.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual who enjoys building customer relationships, identifying new opportunities, and developing a territory with significant growth potential.

The Role

Reporting to the Sales Manager, you will be responsible for growing sales of horticultural products across Leinster while maintaining strong relationships with existing customers.

The successful candidate will spend the majority of their time in the field, meeting customers, developing new business opportunities, and providing product advice and commercial support.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow sales throughout Leinster.
• Manage and expand relationships with existing horticultural and landscaping customers.
• Identify and win new business opportunities across the region.
• Promote a range of horticultural products, growing media, fertilisers, plant health products, landscaping materials, and related solutions.
• Build relationships with garden centres, nurseries, landscape contractors, commercial growers, local authorities, and amenity sector customers.
• Conduct regular customer visits and provide product recommendations.
• Prepare quotations, negotiate pricing agreements, and close sales opportunities.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and upcoming projects.
• Deliver against sales targets and growth objectives.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and sales forecasts.
• Represent the company at industry events, trade exhibitions, and customer demonstrations.