Our Client is a Horticultural Co-operative serving the Glasshouse sector throughout the southern half of the UK. It has the same modus operandi as when it was started 50 years ago in that the company seeks to be each members "Purchasing Department" to provide a collective professional service and to be the first choice against all competitors by achieving the lowest possible price. they are seeking a new Sales Development Manager to work alongside the General Manager in the short term to promote and increase their presence in the market. 

Sales Development Manager 

• The successful candidate will be responsible to the Chairman and the Board of Directors for the day to day running of the office Monday to Friday 08.00 - 17.00 (including lunch break).
• Respond to Members phone and email inquiries and from direct Nursery visits and source their product needs.
• To: liaise with all suppliers on pricing and supply of all products, bulk up orders and gain the best possible price for the members.
• To: expand membership and increase turnover of our Sales which will involve time spent out of the office visiting Nurseries.
• To: continue to run our very successful Utility supply business and in particular to administer our Gas Supply contract and increase its membership. We are currently one of the largest providers of Gas to the Horticultural Industry.

Salary 

This will be circa £35,000 to £40,000 commensurate with the calibre of the applicant plus a car allowance. Reviews will be at 6 months and 9 months. These reviews will include the evaluation of targets set and achieved and there will be incentives for the expected increases in turnover.

Please submit your CV in the first instance: Dianne@morepeople.co.uk quoting reference #7106