Ruppert Landscape is looking to expand its client base and increase sales within a defined territory by hiring a Business Development Manager to focus on lead generation, relationship management, and executing sales.
Requirements
- Proven track record in B2B interface sales with mid to upper-level management
- Experience in commercial landscape maintenance, property management, or related fields
- Strong knowledge of the commercial service industry and local landscape market
- Ability to analyze situations
- Ability to negotiate with Stakeholders, Property Managers and diverse clientele
Responsibilities
- Primarily responsible for lead generation, relationship management, brand recognition and executing sales within a defined territory.
- Sourcing new prospects within the local branch market
- Participating in local networking events, trade associations and community-based organizations
- Generate field measurement and estimate job costs based on desired scope of work
- Prepare and present bid proposals
- Closing on business with new or existing customers and maintaining long term client relationships
- Generate customer pipeline and CRM for data management and targeted new leads
Other
- Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture, Business Management, Agribusiness or related field preferred
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Company vehicle (gas, insurance and maintenance included)
