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Key Account Manager

Florna Transport · Preston PR4 6JH

# Key Account Manager **Florna Transport** · Preston PR4 6JH · `On-site` 🕒 **Статус:** *Опубликовано: 5 дней назад* · *Источник: Indeed* --- ### About the Role Florna Plants Ltd. Horticultural suppliers to leading UK retailers across the UK. A large-scale producer of Pack bedding, Pots, Baskets and Containers. We are currently seeking a Key Account Manager with creative flair as well as great sales experience to take on our "Blue Chip" customers. About the Role: We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and commercially minded Sales Account Manager to join our growing team within the plant and horticulture industry. Reporting to our Head of Sales you will be part of a UK wide Sales team The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with existing customers, identifying new business opportunities and driving sales growth across our plant range. This role is ideal for someone with excellent communication and negotiation skills, a passion for plants and a proactive approach to customer service. You will sustain a positive and supportive approach to your colleagues within the team and contribute to the development. Key Responsibilities: - Manage and develop relationships with existing customer accounts. - Identify and secure new business opportunities to increase sales and market share. - Promote and sell our range of plants and horticultural products. - Understand customer requirements and provide tailored product recommendations. - Prepare quotations, negotiate pricing and manage customer orders. - Monitor sales performance, achieve agreed targets and maximise profitability. - Work closely with purchasing, production and logistics teams to ensure customer requirements are met. - Keep up to date with plant availability, seasonal trends and market developments. - Resolve customer queries professionally and efficiently. - Maintain accurate customer records and sales reports. - To work constructively, positively with other teams within the business, upholding the companies’ key values of respect, innovation and creativity. About You We are looking for someone who: - Has proven account management experience. - Demonstrates ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organisation, including at executive level. - Has experience in delivering customer-focused solutions based on customer needs. - Is commercially aware and motivated to achieve sales targets. - Has proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time while paying strict attention to detail. - Has willingness to go the extra-mile to ensure a customer receives exceptional customer service. - Is excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills. - Has excellent verbal and written communications skills. - Is confident working independently and as part of a team. - Has good plant knowledge. - Has understanding of the principles of marketing, identification of features-benefits and product offer development. - Is able to listen to others and formalise their requirements. Personality: You will be self-motivated and keen to contribute to the team effort. You will have an interest in gardening and plants, a good memory for plant names and a general understanding of horticultural production and the breeder-grower-retailer supply chain. Being well organised is important to us. You will invest time in continuous personal development, learning about the company, our products and our services to support our changing business activities. Personal Situation: You will be able and willing to travel, when necessary. On occasions you will be able to travel abroad in support of customer visits and company events. You will have a clean or near-clean driving licence. Computer Skills: Adept at using MS Office, with particular emphasis on Excel and Word. Experience of using Customer Relationship Management systems to support sales administration. What We Offer - Competitive salary - dependant upon experience - Opportunities for career development and progression. - Training and ongoing support. - A friendly and supportive working environment. - Opportunities to develop new skills. - A positive workplace culture that values teamwork and commitment. - A chance to grow professionally within the company. Pay: £35,000.00-£50,000.00 per year Benefits: - Company pension - On-site parking Work Location: In person

Наблюдалась 2026-10-20, впервые 2026-10-14, источник — Indeed.

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