Business Development Representative - Landscaping

Cogent Analytics Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays / PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Cogent Analytics is seeking an Outside Sales Representative / Account Manager in Birmingham, AL to drive revenue growth in the lawn care and landscaping sector. You will prospect, manage client relationships, and oversee service delivery to ensure customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

The role offers a salary range of $55,000–$75,000 per year, with opportunities to upsell and expand accounts. You will work with cross-functional teams to schedule services and improve processes while

Qualifications

• Experience in outside sales, cold calling, or lead-generation roles preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working outdoors and visiting client properties.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Reliability and professionalism with a focus on high-quality service.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through structured prospecting, cold calling, and targeted outreach.
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with residential and commercial clients.
• Manage assigned accounts, ensuring consistent communication, service accuracy, and timely follow-up.
• Oversee the execution of sold jobs to confirm alignment with project specifications, timelines, and quality standards.
• Conduct routine property inspections to verify service quality and identify improvement opportunities.
• Evaluate existing accounts for potential service enhancements and upsell opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, job details, and sales activities within company systems.
• Collaborate with operational teams to support efficient job scheduling, service delivery, and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Outside sales

Cold calling

Lead generation

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Outside Sales Representative / Account Manager

Position Overview

The Outside Sales Representative / Account Manager is responsible for driving revenue growth within the lawn care and landscaping sector through proactive prospecting, client relationship development, and effective account management. This role requires a disciplined sales approach, strong communication skills, and the ability to oversee service delivery to ensure customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

$55,000 - $75,000 a year

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through structured prospecting, cold calling, and targeted outreach
• Develop and maintain long‑term relationships with residential and commercial clients
• Manage assigned accounts, ensuring consistent communication, service accuracy, and timely follow‑up
• Oversee the execution of sold jobs to confirm alignment with project specifications, timelines, and quality standards
• Conduct routine property inspections to verify service quality and identify improvement opportunities
• Evaluate existing accounts for potential service enhancements and upsell opportunities
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, job details, and sales activities within company systems
• Collaborate with operational teams to support efficient job scheduling, service delivery, and process improvement initiatives

Qualifications & Requirements

• Prior experience in outside sales, cold calling, or lead‑generation‑focused roles preferred
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and maintain a structured schedule
• Comfortable working outdoors and visiting client properties regularly
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required
• Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, and commitment to high‑quality service

Company benefits

• Holidays / PTO
• Tuition reimbursement