Dan Pulling Email & Phone Number

Alresford, England, United Kingdom

The practice is owned and run by Dan Pulling, who is first and foremost passionate about gardens and people’s enjoyment of these additional ‘rooms’ to their homes. Previously a sales director within the fresh produce and horticultural industries, where he worked for nearly 20 years, and started to develop his enthusiasm for plants. When the opportunity arose to study at one of the leading garden design schools, Oxford College of Garden Design with Duncan Heather, it was too good a… Show more The practice is owned and run by Dan Pulling, who is first and foremost passionate about gardens and people’s enjoyment of these additional ‘rooms’ to their homes. Previously a sales director within the fresh produce and horticultural industries, where he worked for nearly 20 years, and started to develop his enthusiasm for plants. When the opportunity arose to study at one of the leading garden design schools, Oxford College of Garden Design with Duncan Heather, it was too good a chance to pass up. Following completion of his studies in Garden Design, Dan could not wait to launch his own practice, and bring year round enjoyment to people in their gardens.His past career has helped develop a keen attention to detail, the ability to listen to customers, a knowledge of plants, and when spending clients money an eye for managing a budget! This, combined with creativity, technical know-how and passion for professional gardens helps Dan create stunning gardens within Hampshire, Surrey and beyond that clients will love.Providing bespoke and creative garden design ideas through an efficient garden design service and process is a guarantee at DP Garden Design Show less

West Sussex, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Sales Director for a leading supplier to the horticultural industry, providing a complete range of products and services across ornamental and food production, amenity, forestry and garden spaces. Our aim is to service, inform and promote the UK horticultural industry to help it reach its full potential. Fargro has returned to sales growth through the combination of us working on customer understanding, service, identifying and providing a holistic product range, new customer acquisition and… Show more Sales Director for a leading supplier to the horticultural industry, providing a complete range of products and services across ornamental and food production, amenity, forestry and garden spaces. Our aim is to service, inform and promote the UK horticultural industry to help it reach its full potential. Fargro has returned to sales growth through the combination of us working on customer understanding, service, identifying and providing a holistic product range, new customer acquisition and offering excellent product advice. Show less

* More than doubled sales in a 3 year period.* Introduced new customers and markets.* Led Stone Fruit & Exotic categories through retailer joint business planning process streamlining supply chains.

* As Trading Director I grew sales from below £10m to over £30m in 2 years.* Introduced new trading relationships with customers such as Wilkinson's, Sainsbury's & Interflora.* Successfully integrated customers through business acquisition.

Hampshire

* More than tripled business with Sainsbury's as Category Lead supplier over 5 years* Integrated 2 business acquisitions successfully* Developed new online business with retailers such as Interflora* Established World Flowers business in the North American market supplying retailers such as Whole Foods, Giant & Metro.* Developed the sales of Fairtrade flowers both sides of the Atlantic identifying and working with new growers.

Landscape Design, Distinction

Ba, Management, 2:1

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