Business Development Executive (Part-time)

Who we are:

Founded in 1977, Planteria has evolved from a small startup into the UK largest interior landscaping company it is today, with an impressive annual turnover of £20 million. With a focus on strategic partnerships, continuous innovation and client satisfaction, the company has accelerated its growth in the past 3 years and achieved a 33% year-on-year growth over this period, and now employs over 150 staff

Today, as well as providing stunning planting solutions, we also run a premium corporate floristry service and create impressive project work, from roof gardens to living walls.

Sustainability, biodiversity, and related green issues are complex interconnected subjects. Everything we do and how we live impacts the planet, our health, and our wellbeing. It’s very clear that we need to make better choices and decisions to improve our situation in all these areas.  Does this resonate with you?

The opportunity:

Due to a period of sustained business growth, we are seeking to recruit a Business Development Executive  who will contribute to Developing new business opportunities by Identifying prospects, creating interest and setting quality, qualified, appointments for the sales team.

Location & Hours:

The role is permanent and based out of our beautiful HQ in Henham  (CM22 6AA), enjoying a rural location, where lunch is provided onsite daily and ample parking.  Working hours are 20/25 per week and we offer agile working whereby you can work flexibly in line with the requirements of the team.

Key deliverables:

• Work with targeted Platinum Sector (£100k pa rev and repeating business) potential clients (Design & Fit Out, Property Management, Facilities Management) to identify decision makers and influencers in these companies, build relationships, find new business opportunities.  This may include creatively exploring new sectors and avenues to market.
• Book qualified Appointments for Sales or KAM team.
• Work as part of our Team as required to ensure smooth running of the department.
• Work closely with the Sales and Design Team to ensure good communication and leverage opportunities throughout the sales and design process.
• Keep the CRM up to date, logging interactions and following processes to ensure we work efficiently.

• Must have a good commercial understanding and be able to connect and communicate with senior people within large organizations.  
• Must have excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Must be organized, motivated, positive, professional, and confident.
• Must be a self-starter, able to research a company, make sound conclusions and write persuasive communications based on their findings.
• Must be confident to make outreach calls and sound professional on the phone.

The salary for this role is £16,460 with OTE of £22,546 (FTE £36,074)

Someone who lives the company values Humble & Confident, Positive & Energetic, One TEAM', Relentless to Improve, Create WOW

Role is based in rural Essex therefore employees need their own transport to work

• Competitive salary
• Quarterly company bonus and annual performance related bonus
• BUPA Cash plan
• Pension
• 25 days holiday – opportunity to buy and sell up to 2 days
• Lunch onsite
• Parking
• Personal development
• Free flowers and Plants when available