COMMERCIAL SALES MANAGER - LANDSCAPING & GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
MANCHESTER, HYBRID
£40,000-£50,000 BASIC + BONUS + EXCELLENT BENEFITS
HIGHER BASIC SALARY AVAILABLE FOR DIRECT INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Enjoy opening doors, building commercial relationships and winning contracts?

Get Recruited is partnering with an established commercial landscaping business to recruit a Commercial Sales Manager as it invests in its sales team and supports its next stage of growth.

Delivering soft and hard landscaping, grounds maintenance and tree management services, the business works with commercial clients, local authorities and sports facilities.

As Commercial Sales Manager, you'll have a varied service portfolio to introduce to new customers, alongside opportunities to grow existing accounts and build lasting partnerships.

This Commercial Sales Manager opportunity would suit a Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, Technical Sales Manager or Commercial Development Manager with experience selling technical services or commercial contracts.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

The Commercial Sales Manager will focus on winning new business, developing customer relationships and identifying opportunities across landscaping projects and ongoing maintenance contracts.

Working closely with design, operational and tender teams, you'll shape proposals around customer requirements and manage opportunities from initial conversation through to contract award.

With investment in its sales function, the business also wants its Commercial Sales Manager to help improve targeting, lead generation and follow-up through AI tools, sales systems and better use of prospect data.

THE COMMERCIAL SALES MANAGER ROLE:

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  Identify and approach prospective clients across commercial property, construction, local authorities and sports facilities.

  
  


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  Build relationships with architects, property teams and key decision-makers.

  
  


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  Develop opportunities across landscaping, grounds maintenance and tree management.

  
  


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  Understand customer requirements and work with technical colleagues to prepare suitable proposals.

  
  


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  Support tender submissions, negotiate commercial terms and secure new contracts.

  
  


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  Develop existing accounts, identify additional requirements and introduce relevant services.

  
  


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  Coordinate targeted outreach through sales campaigns, marketing materials and introductory communications.

  
  


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  Explore AI tools, CRM systems and prospect data to improve lead generation and follow-up.

  
  


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  Maintain an accurate pipeline and provide clear updates on commercial opportunities.

  
  


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  Coordinate client handovers with operational teams.

  
  

THE PERSON:

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  Experience as a Commercial Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, Technical Sales Manager or Account Manager within a relevant sector.

  
  


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  A background in commercial landscaping, grounds maintenance, construction, environmental services or a related technical industry.

  
  


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  Direct landscaping or grounds maintenance experience would be particularly valuable and could attract a higher basic salary.

  
  


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  A track record of developing relationships and converting opportunities into business.

  
  


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  Confidence managing outreach, customer meetings, proposals and negotiations.

  
  


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  Strong commercial awareness and the ability to work effectively with technical and operational colleagues.

  
  


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  An organised approach to pipeline management and follow-up.

  
  


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  Experience using AI tools, CRM systems or prospect data would be advantageous.

  
  


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  Bid Managers or Tender Managers looking to move into proactive commercial sales are also encouraged to apply.

  
  

This Commercial Sales Manager position offers ownership and the opportunity to influence how a growing business develops its customer base.

THE BENEFITS:

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  £40,000-£50,000 basic salary, with more available for direct industry experience.

  
  


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  Performance-related bonus.

  
  


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  Flexible hybrid working arrangements.

  
  


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  20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.

  
  


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  Free gym / golf membership for you and a nominated person, depending on location.

  
  


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  Employee health cash plan.

  
  


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  Pension scheme and company sick pay.

  
  


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  Training, development and career progression.

  
  

TO APPLY:

If you're a Commercial Sales Manager, Business Development Manager or Sales Manager looking for your next opportunity, send your CV to Get Recruited.

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