Business Developer - Commercial Landscape Sales

DJ's Landscape Management; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with match

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Performance reviews

Company events

Awards and recognition

Ongoing training and development

Company vehicle provided during busin​

Job summary

DJ's Landscape Management in Michigan seeks a South Region Business Developer to grow the client base for year-round landscape management services, expanding from Kalamazoo to Valparaiso. The role covers lawn, landscape, snow, and ice management, with a focus on expanding market presence and driving brand awareness.

The candidate will manage leads, tailor negotiating strategies, and represent the company at networking events.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development or sales preferred.
• Ability to identify and qualify leads, present proposals, and close deals.

Responsibilities

• Identify new sales leads and present proposals in a professional manner, according to company criteria and standards.
• Maintain company-owned database of current customer information, prospective customers, and past customers to support the marketing and sales effort.
• Represent the company at various events, organizations, and associations to build relationships that lead to new business.
• Acquire new customers by conducting cold calls, door-to-door sales, and networking.
• Proactively research and qualify potential new clients.
• Communicate clearly to strengthen relationships with current and prospective clients and promote the brand.
• Travel will be required during business hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

The South Region Business Developer primary responsibility is company growth through qualifying and selling new year-round landscape management services for both the growing and winter season months expanding from Kalamazoo to Valparaiso. This includes all services associated with professional lawn and landscape care as well as snow and ice management needs.In addition to growing and managing clients, this position will be responsible for improving communication with lead prospects, tailoring negotiating strategies and strengthening our presence at networking events through promoting the company brand.Opportunities for this position are available in central and western Michigan regions.

• Initial annual salary of $60,000 -$75,000, adjusted to base + commissions annually.
• Compensation Incentives
• 401(k) plan, with company match
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Performance reviews
• Company events
• Awards and recognition from peers and leaders
• Ongoing training and development
• Company vehicle provided during business hours

Job Responsibilities:

• Identify new sales leads and present proposals in professional manner, according to company criteria and standards.
• Maintain company-owned database of current customer information, prospective customers, and past customers to support the marketing and sales effort.
• Represent the company at various events, organizations, and associations for the purpose of building relationships that lead to new business.
• Acquire new customers by conducting cold calls, door-to-door sales, and networking.
• Proactively research and qualify potential new clients.
• Enhance and strengthen a positive relationship between both current / potential clients and our brand based upon clear and frequent communication, mutual trust, and ability to meet the customer needs.
• Travel will be required during business hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

DJ's Landscape Management is a drug-free workplace.As a condition of employment, new Team Members are required to pass a pre-employment drug test and participate inrandom drug tests during their active employment.

DJ's Landscape Management is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are decided on the basis of qualification, merit and business need.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

This employer participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.