Start Your Career in Technical Sales with an Industry Leader!
Are you passionate about horticulture or agriculture and looking to build a career in technical sales?
We’re looking for aTrainee Technical Area Sales Managerto join our Professional Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills within a market-leading business, working with commercial growers and distributors across the UK. You’ll receive hands-on training, mentorship, and real exposure to both the commercial and technical sides of the industry - setting you up for a successful long-term career.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting the sale of professional growing media, bark, and fertilisers
- Building relationships with commercial growers and distributor networks
- Learning how to identify new business opportunities and grow existing accounts
- Assisting in providing technical advice and solutions to customers
- Working alongside experienced sales and technical teams
- Attending customer visits, trade shows, and industry events
- Supporting reporting, sales analysis, and regional performance tracking
- Gathering market insights and sharing with the wider team
Ideal candidate will have ..
- A strong interest in horticulture, agriculture, or a related sector
- Some customer-facing or commercial experience (sales, retail, or similar)
- A degree/diploma in Horticulture, Agriculture, Soil/Plant Science (preferred but not essential)
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- A proactive, driven attitude with a willingness to learn
- Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel
If you’re ambitious, curious, and ready to develop a career in technical sales within a thriving industry, we would love to hear from you!
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Trainee Technical Area Sales Manager – Sinclair Professional in Nottingham employer: Gardman Ltd
Westland Horticulture is an exceptional employer that prioritises innovation and sustainability in the gardening industry. With a strong commitment to employee development and a collaborative work culture, you will have the opportunity to grow your skills while contributing to high-quality products that support gardeners across the UK. Join us in a dynamic environment where your contributions truly matter and make a difference.
