Business Development (Design) ConsultantRentokil Initial Careers • Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Business Development (Design) Consultant
Rentokil Initial Careers
- Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
- Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
About
Why join Urban Planters?
Competitive Salary Package: a starting salary of £26,000 per annum, with the potential of achieving £35,000 per annum through a grading scheme
Salary grading system: linked to performance for those keen to develop their careers within our business
Benefits: Company vehicle, fuel card, commission, mobile phone, Tablet, uniform and discount scheme
Working Hours: Full-time, permanent role, Monday to Friday (37.5 hr week)
Industry-Leading Training: Receive top-notch training to support our customers' needs
Urban Planters began trading in 1965 and has grown to be the industry-leading interior landscaper. We provide and install planting in, on and around the buildings of the companies we partner with. We love working with plants and finding new ways to incorporate greenery into workplace settings across the UK. We offer a personalised service of a local business with the standards and resources of a national organisation.
We care for our plants, our colleagues and our customers. Over the last 10 years we have worked with businesses as Biophilic Design & Biodiversity Consultants. We help people understand how nature can improve customer and staff wellbeing and productivity, while supporting sustainability.
Our services include:
Plant Displays
Grounds Maintenance
Design and Landscaping
Green Walls
Preserved & Artificial
Christmas Displays
The Role This role involves:
Creating, designing and implementing interior landscapes, floral and Christmas designs
Managing a portfolio of clients and developing new ones
Combining horticulture expertise with design principles to enhance well-being and bring nature into indoor environments (offices, hotels, shopping centers, etc.). This includes selecting appropriate plants, designing layouts, overseeing installation, creating maintenance plans, staying updated on trends, managing budgets and timelines, and communicating with stakeholders
Essential skills:
Sales background, collaboration, communication, problem-solving, project management, and attention to detail.
Preferred but not essential skills:
Knowledge of plant types, care requirements, design principles, and sustainable practices.
Responsibilities
Delivering sales against an agreed target
Working in the field generating leads
Nurturing relationships with new and existing customers
Providing excellent customer service to current customers
Working towards and achieving set KPIs and targets
Requirements
Full UK driving licence held for more than two years, with no more than six penalty points
Self-motivated and target-driven
Excellent problem solver
Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills
Background in retail or sales; face-to-face customer interaction daily
Outgoing, naturally creative individual
Competent IT skills
You may be required to pass a DBS check depending on the role
Benefits
Opportunity to earn more with regular bonus and commission schemes
Company vehicle and fuel card
Salary grading system linked to performance for career development
Discounts and cashback offers from over 3,000 retailers with RI Rewards
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7 to you and your family
Long service recognition: extra five days of annual leave after five years
Refer a Friend incentive (earn up to £1,000)
Urban Planters are part of the Rentokil Initial Family. Rentokil Initial is a large global group with a range of services focused on people and wellbeing.
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Languages
- English
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