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
• Car allowance
• 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays
• Pension scheme
• Flexible, management-level working approach
• Opportunity to play a key role in an established and growing UK brand

Hours & Location

• 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