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Business Development Manager

Closing Date : 2025-02-17
Closed : No
Description:

Our client, is a well-established Ornamental Plant Production Nursery, based in Wellington, and is planning to appoint a Business Development Manager. The ideal candidate is an ambitious and energetic individual that will drive the sales and marketing activities. The role is built on excellent communication skills, a results-driven sales strategy, paired with the ability to sell to large and medium Garden Centres and chains, the Landscape Industry and other stakeholders.


This role will report to the Operations Manager with close collaboration with the Production and Finance departments, and will be responsible for (but not limited to): *Lead and manage the sales team to achieve sales targets *Develop and implement sales strategies to grow the company’s customer base, particularly in the landscape gardening market *Identify and pursue new market opportunities in box stores and other retail channels *Manage sales budgets, track performance, and adjust strategies as needed *Develop and implement internal marketing initiatives to promote our products and services *Produce high-quality photographs and descriptions of our plants for use in marketing materials and client communications *All other tasks related to this position.


Essential qualifications, skills and experience:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in sales management, preferably in the horticulture or ornamental plant industry;

• Willingness to learn about Ornamental Plant Production;

• Experience with production, nursery production or similar agricultural sales will be advantageous;

• Excellent customer relationship management skills, with the ability to work independently;

• Excellent computer skills with a focus on sales reporting, managing stock in the accounting system and online platforms.


Commencement date: As soon as possible.


Please apply online at www.m3online.co.za before 09:00 on 17 February 2025.


For general enquiries, contact our team at M3 Human Capital Management on 021 863 1444.


Please note that only shortlisted candidates are contacted. If you don’t hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.


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