Business Development Manager

SunWorks Landscape Partners; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Performance bonuses

Standard benefits

Job summary

SunWorks Landscape Partners is seeking a Business Development Manager to identify and secure new commercial landscaping maintenance clients in the Houston area. You will work with regional leaders to grow market presence and close multi-phase projects.

The role emphasizes relationship building, presenting tailored solutions, and negotiating terms to drive growth in a competitive market. Onsite client meetings in Houston are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, psychology, or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to meet sales targets in field service/commercial settings.
• Strong communication and proposal presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new commercial landscaping maintenance opportunities.
• Build and manage relationships with clients and referral sources.
• Develop materials that align SunWorks services with client needs and negotiate terms.
• Maintain CRM with activity and pipeline updates.
• Monitor KPIs and report on new business development progress.

Skills

Market research

Networking

CRM

Negotiation

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Join an established and award-winning team experiencing significant growth!

As a member of the team at SunGrow (the Houston, TX branch of SunWorks Landscape Partners), the Business Development Manager will be responsible for identifying and building relationships with new customers in the commercial landscaping maintenance industry. Working closely with other members of the regional management team, you will play a crucial role in the growth and success of the business. The successful candidate will have tenacity, excellent relationship development skills, be highly motivated, and want to be part of a winning team.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct market research to identify potential clients and business opportunities. Develop a deep understanding of customer needs, competitive dynamics in the industry, and our customer value proposition.
• Actively seek and engage potential clients through networking, cold calling, email campaigns, and other outreach strategies. Maintain an updated CRM system.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing customers and referral sources.
• Develop presentation materials that align our services and solutions with client needs.
• Assist the company President and General Manager in negotiating contract terms and pricing.
• Monitor and report on key performance metrics related to new business development.
• Keep abreast of industry trends, new technologies, and best practices.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES & EXPERIENCE

• A track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets in a commercial field service business. Familiarity with commercial landscape maintenance services preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust with potential customers, negotiate effectively, and close deals.
• Highly developed ability to clearly communicate complex proposals and multi-phase solutions to customers and other stakeholders who are not landscaping industry experts.
• High levels of personal determination and ambition complimented by a positive "can do" attitude and an ability to quickly build influential relationships with a wide variety of people.
• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, psychology, or a related field preferred.

COMPENSATION AND LOCATION

A market-leading compensation package will be offered to qualified candidates, including a base salary, performance bonuses, a company vehicle, and standard benefits. This role will require onsite work with clients throughout the Houston metropolitan area.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

SunWorks Landscape Partners is a leading private equity-backed commercial landscape services company. At SunWorks, we are building a national network of market-leading regional brands by partnering with local companies with great cultures, attracting the best technical and managerial talent, and creating unmatched growth opportunities for our people. Over the past two years, SunWorks has acquired nine commercial landscaping companies in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, and Texas. Our companies provide recurring landscape maintenance services to corporate campuses, universities, office parks, retail centers, light industrial properties, and homeowners associations. With strong organic growth and an aggressive acquisition strategy, we aim to build the largest privately held commercial landscaping business in the country. SunWorks is backed by Alpine Investors , a private equity firm specializing in middle market companies in the services and software industries.