Business Developer - Landscape Maintenance

Ruppert Landscape; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle (gas, insurance and维护)

Shared performance bonus

Medical benefits with dental andvision

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) plan

Family-oriented company culture

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape is seeking a Business Developer for the Baltimore Maintenance team to drive sales growth within a defined territory by lead generation, relationship management, and brand development.

The role focuses on sourcing new business opportunities, engaging with decision-makers and local networks, preparing job estimates and proposals, and collaborating with internal teams to achieve strategic sales goals. Salary is $60,000–$80,000 annually depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture, Business Management, Agribusiness or related field preferred.
• 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
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Attention to detail and ability to analyze situations
• Ability to negotiate with Stakeholders, Property Managers and diverse clientele

Responsibilities

• Lead generation, relationship management, brand recognition and executing sales within a defined territory.
• Sourcing new prospects within the local branch market.
• Participate in local networking events, trade associations and community-based organizations.
• Collaborate with branch team members to identify sales goals and strategies.
• 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.
• Conduct local market research.
• Generate customer pipeline and CRM for data management and target new leads

Skills

B2B sales

Relationship management

Lead generation

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Ruppert Landscape is a privately held commercial landscape maintenance and construction company based in Laytonsville, MD. With a multi-state presence and a small company feel, our mission is to provide opportunities for our people, take care of our customers, and be good stewards of the environment and our community.

We are hiring a Business Developer to join our Baltimore Maintenance team.

Position Description

The Business Developer responsible for driving sales growth within a defined territory through lead generation, relationship management, and brand development. The position focuses on sourcing new business opportunities, engaging with key decision-makers and local networks, preparing job estimates and proposals, and collaborating with internal teams to achieve strategic sales goals.

Pay Range: $60,000 - 80,000 annually, depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Primarily responsible for lead generation, relationship management, brand recognition and executing sales within a defined territory. Fostering relationships with influencers and key decision makers
• Sourcing new prospects within the local branch market
• Participating in local networking events, trade associations and community-based organizations
• Collaborate with branch team members to identify sales goals and strategies
• 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
• Conduct local market research
• Generate customer pipeline and CRM for data management and target new leads

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture, Business Management, Agribusiness or related field preferred
• Proven track record in B2B interface sales with mid to upper-level management
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in commercial landscape maintenance, property management, or related fields
• Strong knowledge of the commercial service industry and local landscape market
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Attention to detail and ability to analyze situations
• Ability to negotiate with Stakeholders, Property Managers and diverse clientele

More About Our Culture

• Management and operational training and development at all levels
• A “hire for life” culture that recognizes people and internal professional growth
• Valuing the customer and placing a high emphasis on quality and customer service

What We Provide

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle (gas, insurance and maintenance included)
• Eligible for shared performance bonus
• Medical benefits with dental and vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) plan
• Family-oriented company culture

Ruppert Landscape is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.