VACANCY: Landscape Sales Executive
Salary: £30,000 - 40,000 (+45k OTE)
Hours: 40 hours/week (Mon-Fri)
Civic Trees operates on a national basis from Radlett, Herts.
Founded in 1963, Civic Trees pioneered the UK market in the supply and planting of large mature trees and also made commercial tree moving a viable business, investing heavily in bespoke machinery to allow for the largest trees to be relocated at a competitive cost.
Civic Trees has an annual value in excess of £1.5 million, delivering various projects nationwide.
We are now seeking a Landscape Sales Executive to join our team at Civic Trees. The role will be an integral part of the Civic Trees business development and sales function based at the Civic Trees offices. The objective of the role is to assist in securing business opportunities for existing and new clients and to profitably help grow the revenue of the various clients that we engage with.
The successful candidate will drive the pricing and compiling of proposals to win new business and retain existing clients. The role offers opportunities for an individual to enhance existing and develop new skills while contributing to the company’s growth and success.
Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will also work 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
1. Preparing, submitting and pricing tenders in accordance with company procedures and to timescales.
2. Assisting in the preparation for pre and post tender interviews to deliver high-quality and relevant presentations on behalf of the company.
3. Lead generation of new customers.
4. Quoting works and chasing responses.
5. Attending site visits as required.
6. Establishing knowledge of the company’s key markets and competitors, and carrying out market research projects to maintain this knowledge base.
7. Undertaking site measurement and mapping to support GIS and work programming.
8. Taking on any associated project work within Glendale to assist the smooth running of the business.
9. Preparing reports for the General Manager as required.
SKILLS & 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 a 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 skills.
* Full UK driving licence is essential.
What can Glendale Civic Trees offer you?
* Company car.
* Competitive salary.
* 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.
Glendale Civic Trees is a well-established business that is continuously growing. Successful applicants can look forward to joining a company that can offer career prospects and believes in investing in its people.
How to Apply
If you like the sound of the position, please apply with a letter of application and CV to Natasha at civic.admin@civictrees.co.uk.
If you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as interviews will be held throughout the process. Please note that if you have not received correspondence within 21 days then please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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