Business Development Representative - Lanscaping

Cogent Analytics; Alabama; 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 to drive revenue growth in the lawn care and landscaping sector. The role emphasizes proactive prospecting, building long-term client relationships, and effective account management to ensure customer satisfaction and smooth service delivery.

You will identify new business opportunities, manage multiple client accounts, and coordinate with operations to uphold project timelines and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience in outside sales or lead generation.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with structured scheduling.
• Comfort with outdoor field work and visiting client properties.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Reliable, professional, and dedicated to high-quality service.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through prospecting and outreach.
• Develop and maintain relationships with residential and commercial clients.
• Manage assigned accounts with clear communication and follow-up.
• Oversee execution of sold jobs ensuring adherence to timelines and specs.
• Conduct property inspections to verify service quality.
• Evaluate accounts for service improvements and upsell opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and sales activities.
• Collaborate with operations to support scheduling and service delivery.

Skills

Outside sales

Cold calling

Lead generation

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Time management

Independent worker

Outdoor work

Driver's license

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