Job Description

Viridis is a growth company supplying ornamental plants and technical expertise to the domestic landscaping market. As a result of continued growth, we are looking to strengthen our team and currently have a vacancy for an experienced Sales Advisor. Viridis is backed by prominent links to Shropshire nurseries with many products being able to be sourced from own-grown stocks. Furthermore, Viridis benefits from long standing arrangements with both European and UK suppliers.

The successful applicant will have plant knowledge and business experience working either in a garden centre, nursery or landscape company. Good communication, planning, administration and IT skills are also essential, as is the ability to be a self-starter.

Ideally operating from our Albrighton Shropshire nursery base but applications considered for home working dependant on experience.

This role will involve dealing with customers in person, over the phone and via e-mail. Tasks will include: pricing enquiries, prospecting for new business, securing orders and developing existing business in an agreed geographical area.

This is an excellent opportunity for the right person to join a dynamic and successful company, and to develop their career and skills within the horticultural industry.

Competitive remuneration package available, including Car Allowance, Healthcare Plan, Birthday Leave and 23 days holiday increasing after 5 years' service.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Developing any existing domestic accounts in region. Pricing incoming enquiries from customers. Processing orders accordingly and efficiently. Following up outstanding quotations and negotiating orders. Assisting with generating new business and ensuring smooth adoption. Working to and recording targets as required. Meeting with clients in the UK and abroad if required. Handling queries and complaints. Advising and quoting on plant schedules within agreed process. Supplier enquiries as necessary to ensure feasibility & quoting of specialist items Professionally representing Viridis at customer & site visits, tradeshows & networking opportunities. Reporting to the business with customer feedback, trends and opportunities for business development. Gathering and sharing product and market information.

Attributes Required:

Must have sales experience and be able to demonstrate experience of working in the horticultural industry. Possess excellent customer service skills both in person and electronically. A strong knowledge of plants and horticulture is essential. Be IT Literate, confident with IT systems and a proficient user of Microsoft packages. Have excellent communication and inter-personal skills. A driving licence is required due to the requirement to visit customers. Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Working Hours:

40 hours per week, worked between; 8.00 am - 5.00 pm Monday to Friday.

Salary:

Competitive plus Car Allowance.

Benefits:

23 days holiday, plus bank holidays, increasing after 5 years' service. Birthday Leave. Healthcare Plan. Pension. Cycle to Work Scheme. Refer a friend Scheme. Employee of the Month Scheme.

Please email your application through quoting vacancy reference 25/002.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Additional leave Company car Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:

Wolverhampton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

You must have a strong and detailed knowledge of plants. Can you demonstrate a strong knowledge of plants and horticulture gained within the horticulture industry?
Experience:

sales: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wolverhampton

Application deadline: 24/10/2025
Reference ID: 25/002