Business Development Manager

Yellowstone Landscape; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid weekly

Group benefits package

401k with company match

Job summary

Yellowstone Landscape is seeking a Business Development Manager in Chicago, IL to connect with prospective clients, listen to needs, and build lasting relationships. The role requires consultative selling, market research, and accurate data tracking in Salesforce.

You will collaborate with the Sales Manager to craft proposals and contracts, helping determine service frequencies and specifications that meet client expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in horticulture or related field is a plus.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in market research and prospecting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with prospective clients in the Chicago area.
• Conduct market research and identify growth opportunities for services.
• Utilize Salesforce CRM to track data and opportunities.
• Collaborate with Sales Manager to develop contracts and proposals.

Skills

Sales

Client relations

Market research

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Business Development Manager | Yellowstone Landscape# Business Development ManagerIL - Chicago City## Job DescriptionAre you interested in joining a dynamic and growing business that values the unique aspirations of its employees, encourages progressive practices and offers the opportunity to provide customized and exceptional client service? As a **Business Development Manager**, you will play an instrumental role in the connection between Yellowstone Landscape and our prospective clients — listening, consulting and building lasting relationships.*Yellowstone Landscape is dedicated to excellence in commercial landscaping. As the largest privately-owned commercial landscaping company in the nation, we offer exciting career opportunities for Landscape Professionals across the United States. To learn more, please visit our website:* *www.yellowstonelandscape.com**.***What you'll do:*** Conduct market research on prospects by developing and maintaining reliable sources for economic and market information for a specific region.* Utilize community and industry networks and prepare regular internal updates for business planning purposes.* Utilize Salesforce CRM to track all data and information.* Cultivate relationships with prospects to create leads and possibilities for new business, prioritizing opportunities to pursue in accordance with the company's market focus.* Generate field measurement estimates and take-offs.* Collaborate with clients to determine the appropriate service frequencies and specifications that will meet expectations.* Develop contracts and review proposals with the Sales Manager and resolve any issues that may arise.**What we’re looking for:*** Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Turfgrass or related major is a plus. Associate degree or relevant experience will also be considered.* Ability to comfortably have conversations with clients; people of all backgrounds.**Why join Yellowstone?*** Competitive pay; paid weekly* Full group benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401k with a company match, paid time off and holiday pay* Aggressive incentive plan* Industry leading safety programs* Company provided work shirts and safety gear* Equipped with optimal and most professional equipment* High profile customers, worksites and landscape results* Opportunity to advance within one of the industry’s fastest growing companies* A company that values and appreciates YOU!*Become part of the team dedicated to Excellence in Commercial Landscaping!*