Job Description

Business Development Manager

The Benholm Group, Falkirk

Join Scotland's Leading Plant Design Experts - Bringing Nature Indoors

About The Benholm Group

For over 30 years, The Benholm Group has been transforming spaces across Scotland with our beautiful plant displays and living walls. We're not just another plant company - we specialise in bringing nature indoors with stunning real and artificial plants that create healthier, happier environments for offices, retail spaces, hospitality venues, and public buildings.

Why Choose Benholm as Your Next Career Move?

Family Values, Professional Growth

: As a family-owned business, we genuinely care about our people. You're not just an employee number here - you're part of the Benholm family

Deep Community Roots

: With three decades serving Scottish businesses, we've built lasting relationships and have an outstanding reputation you can be proud to represent

Industry Leaders

: We're at the forefront of the exciting plant design world, creating beautiful green spaces that improve wellbeing and productivity

Genuine Work-Life Balance

: Flexible working arrangements that actually work for you, with a supportive team that understands life happens

Career Development

: Full training provided, plus ongoing professional development opportunities in this growing green design sector

Modern Facilities

: Beautiful head office with excellent amenities, free onsite parking, and easy motorway access

The Role

Hours

: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Location

: Modern head office near Falkirk (3 miles from Bathgate, 5 miles from Falkirk)

Reports to

: Head of Marketing

Salary

: Competitive package based on experience plus attractive benefits

We're looking for an energetic Business Development Manager to help us grow our already impressive client base. This is perfect for someone who loves the thrill of generating new opportunities and building relationships, but doesn't necessarily want the pressure of closing every deal as our experienced sales team handles that side of things!

You'll be the friendly face of Benholm, reaching out to potential clients, researching new opportunities, and creating that crucial first connection. Think of yourself as the bridge between our incredible services and the businesses that could benefit from them.

What You'll Be Doing:

Developing creative lead generation strategies across multiple channels Conducting market research to identify exciting new opportunities Building relationships with potential clients and key decision-makers Qualifying leads and setting up meetings for our sales team Managing our CRM system and providing regular updates Attending networking events and industry functions (including occasional evening events) Staying ahead of plant design trends and market developments

What We're Looking For

Essential:

3+ years of successful business development or sales experience Proven track record of meeting targets and KPIs Outstanding communication skills and natural relationship builder Full, clean UK driving licence (regular travel required) Self-motivated with a genuine 'can-do' attitude Excellent attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines

Desirable:

Experience in consultative selling approaches Interest in sustainability, wellbeing, or design Comfortable using social media for business development

Don't worry if you've never worked with plants or interior design before

- we'll provide comprehensive training. What matters most is your enthusiasm, professionalism, and ability to build genuine connections with people.

Why Our Team Love Working Here

"The variety is brilliant - one day I'm researching innovative office spaces, the next I'm at a networking event meeting fascinating business owners. Plus, the team genuinely supports each other."

"It's refreshing to work for a company that's been consistently successful without losing its family feel. The management actually listens to ideas and invests in our development."

"I love that we're helping businesses create healthier workspaces. It feels meaningful, and our clients are always thrilled with the results."

Ready to Grow Your Career With Us?

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a thriving, values-driven company at an exciting time of growth. You'll have the support of an experienced team, excellent training, and the chance to represent a brand that businesses across Scotland know and trust.

If you're ready to take your business development career to the next level with a company that truly values its people, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 36,000.00-38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Work Location: In person

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