Garden Forum Limited
Trade Sales Manager – Garden Furniture (B2B)
Garden Forum Limited, Essex, Maryland, United States, 21221
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Katie Blake Garden Furniture is seeking an experienced Trade Sales Manager to lead and grow its UK B2B sales operation.
This senior role combines hands‑on key account management with leadership of a national sales agent network, working closely with garden centres and retail partners across the UK. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving trade sales growth and shaping future sales strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, manage and develop a UK‑wide team of sales agents
Recruit and onboard agents in new and existing territories
Build and maintain strong relationships with garden centres and key trade accounts
Grow existing accounts and re‑engage dormant customers
Manage your own portfolio of key trade customers
Contribute to sales strategy, forecasting and commercial planning
Represent the brand professionally within the garden retail sector
About You
Proven experience in B2B trade sales and account management
Experience managing or developing a sales team or agent network
Background in garden, furniture, home or related sectors preferred
Strong commercial awareness and relationship‑building skills
Self‑motivated, professional and comfortable working autonomously
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
What’s on Offer
Competitive basic salary
Performance‑related commission
Flexible, management‑level working approach
Opportunity to play a key role in an established and growing UK brand
Full‑time role (37 hours per week as a guideline)
Monday to Friday, with flexibility to meet business needs
Hybrid and field‑based, ideally based in Essex
How to Apply Please send your CV along with a short covering note outlining your experience and interest in the role to: sara@katieblake.co.uk
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This senior role combines hands‑on key account management with leadership of a national sales agent network, working closely with garden centres and retail partners across the UK. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving trade sales growth and shaping future sales strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, manage and develop a UK‑wide team of sales agents
Recruit and onboard agents in new and existing territories
Build and maintain strong relationships with garden centres and key trade accounts
Grow existing accounts and re‑engage dormant customers
Manage your own portfolio of key trade customers
Contribute to sales strategy, forecasting and commercial planning
Represent the brand professionally within the garden retail sector
About You
Proven experience in B2B trade sales and account management
Experience managing or developing a sales team or agent network
Background in garden, furniture, home or related sectors preferred
Strong commercial awareness and relationship‑building skills
Self‑motivated, professional and comfortable working autonomously
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
What’s on Offer
Competitive basic salary
Performance‑related commission
Flexible, management‑level working approach
Opportunity to play a key role in an established and growing UK brand
Full‑time role (37 hours per week as a guideline)
Monday to Friday, with flexibility to meet business needs
Hybrid and field‑based, ideally based in Essex
How to Apply Please send your CV along with a short covering note outlining your experience and interest in the role to: sara@katieblake.co.uk
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