Commercial Sales Representative – Landscape Maintenance (New Business)

Paradise Landscaping; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Training & development

Vision insurance

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

Job summary

Paradise Landscaping is a high-end landscape management and installation company seeking a Commercial Sales Representative to generate new business opportunities and secure landscape maintenance agreements with high-end commercial and residential clients.

You will prospect, build relationships, and close recurring maintenance contracts, working with internal teams to ensure a smooth transition after sale. This is a field-based role with local travel and proposals in the office as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in the high end landscape maintenance industry.
• Proven ability to generate new business and close sales.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized with strong follow-up discipline.
• Self-starter with a high level of accountability.
• Professional appearance and presence.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Clean insurable driving record and ability to pass drug tests/background checks.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business through prospecting, networking, referrals, and outreach.
• Develop relationships with property managers, facility managers, HOAs, and commercial property owners.
• Conduct site visits to assess client needs and identify opportunities.
• Prepare and present landscape maintenance proposals.
• Close annual maintenance agreements aligned with company standards.
• Maintain and manage pipeline activity within Aspire CRM (Aspire).
• Collaborate with Account Managers and Operations for seamless handoff of new accounts.
• Always represent Paradise Landscaping in a professional manner.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Self-motivation

Time management

Professional appearance

Tools

Aspire CRM

Job description

Company Overview

Paradise Landscaping is a high-end landscape management and installation company committed to delivering exceptional service and building long-term relationships with our clients. We exceed our clients’ expectations by providing reliable, consistent, and comprehensive service focused on the long-term investment and success of their properties.

Benefits

• 401(k)


• 401(k) matching


• Bonus based on performance


• Dental insurance


• Health insurance


• Paid time off


• Profit sharing


• Training & development


• Vision insurance

Company Overview

Paradise Landscaping is a high-end landscape management and installation company committed to delivering exceptional service and building long-term relationships with our clients. We exceed our clients’ expectations by providing reliable, consistent, and comprehensive service focused on the long-term investment and success of their properties. We specialize in serving high-end commercial, estate, and residential properties with a strong emphasis on consistency, communication, and quality execution.

Reporting To

President / Owner

Compensation

Base Salary + Commission (uncapped earning potential)

Expected Earnings: $70,000 – $120,000+ annually

Benefits Include

• Paid Time Off (PTO)


• Medical Insurance


• 401(k) with Company Match


• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance (based on experience)

Location

This position operates primarily in the field, meeting with clients and prospects throughout our service area. Office time will be required for proposals, meetings, planning, and coordination. Any travel is primarily local during the business day.

Position Overview

The Commercial Sales Representative is responsible for generating new business opportunities and securing landscape maintenance agreements with high-end commercial and residential clients.

This is a new business development role focused on prospecting, relationship building, and closing recurring maintenance contracts. This position does not manage existing accounts but works closely with internal teams to ensure a smooth transition once work is sold.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, professional, and driven to produce results.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Generate new business through prospecting, networking, referrals, and outreach


• Develop relationships with property managers, facility managers, HOAs, and commercial property owners


• Conduct site visits to assess client needs and identify opportunities


• Prepare and present landscape maintenance proposals


• Close annual maintenance agreements aligned with company standards


• Maintain and manage pipeline activity within company CRM (Aspire)


• Collaborate with Account Managers and Operations for seamless handoff of new accounts


• Always represent Paradise Landscaping in a professional manner

Performance Expectations

• Consistently generate 8–12 qualified opportunities per month


• Build and maintain an active pipeline of prospective clients


• Achieve annual new maintenance revenue targets (goal of $1M+)


• Maintain strong close rates and client quality standards

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the high end landscape maintenance industry


• Proven ability to generate new business and close sales


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Highly organized with strong follow-up discipline


• Self-starter with a high level of accountability


• Professional appearance and presence


• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively


• Clean insurable driving record and can pass a drug test and background check

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in B2B sales or service-based industries


• Experience selling recurring service contracts


• Familiarity with landscaping, property management, or construction industries

Work Environment & Expectations

• Frequent local travel for client meetings and site visits


• Combination of fieldwork and office coordination


• Fast-paced, results-driven environmentHigh level of personal responsibility and ownership

Why Join Paradise Landscaping

• Opportunity to be part of a growing, high-end service company


• Clear expectations and performance-based compensation


• Strong team culture focused on growth and accountability


• Ability to make a direct impact on company growth and success