Design Build Business Development Representative

Business Resources One; Lake in the Hills (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Company-paid life insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Business Resources One in Lake in the Hills, IL is seeking a Design Build Business Development professional to drive sales and elevate customer service through lead generation and diligent account management.

You will oversee a portfolio of residential and commercial landscape accounts, guiding projects from initial proposal to close, with a focus on renewing partnerships and delivering exceptional value across design, build, and maintenance services in the Chicagoland area.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven landscape sales or landscape account management experience.
• Strong communication and face-to-face client interaction skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ability to learn BOSS software quickly.
• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability on company policy.
• Excellent time management, prioritization and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate leads independently for new sales and uncover additional opportunities within existing client base.
• Develop proposals by estimating costs, presenting to clients, obtaining price approvals and executing contracts.
• Conduct preconstruction meetings, coordinate jobsite setup with supervisors, and perform site quality reviews for budget and quality control.
• Build long-term relationships with new and existing clients to drive renewal rates.
• Manage BOSS pipeline activities daily and resolve issues to maintain customer satisfaction.
• Design experience is a plus.

Skills

Landscape Sales

Account Management

Communication

Cold-calling

Time management

Education

Associates or Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Word

BOSS software

Job description

This Design Build Business Development role focuses on ensuring sales goals and customer service standards are consistently achieved by generating leads and meeting client needs. You will oversee an individual portfolio of residential and commercial accounts, taking projects from initial proposal through to successful close. Based in Lake in the Hills and Barrington Hills, IL, this award-winning, family-owned business has provided impeccable, year-round landscape services for over 29 years. The organization serves commercial properties, HOAs, and residential homes throughout the Chicagoland and Southern Wisconsin areas. Employees enjoy a dedicated team environment where they help clients add lasting beauty and value to their properties through custom design, build, and maintenance services.

Responsibilities

• Generate leads independently for new sales and proactively uncover additional opportunities within the existing client base.
• Develop comprehensive proposals by estimating costs, presenting to clients, obtaining price approvals, and executing contracts.
• Conduct preconstruction meetings, coordinate jobsite setup with supervisors, and perform site quality reviews to ensure budget adherence and quality control.
• Build long-lasting relationships with new and existing clientele, driving toward a goal of a 90% renewal rate.
• Manage BOSS pipeline activities daily and proactively resolve issues to maintain exceptional customer satisfaction.
• Design experience is a plus.

Requirements

• Bring 5+ years of proven experience in Landscape Sales and/or Landscape Account Management.
• Demonstrate strong communication, face-to-face client interaction, and cold-calling skills.
• Exhibit proficiency in Microsoft Software (Outlook, Excel, and Word) and have the ability to quickly learn BOSS software.
• Hold a minimum of an Associates or Bachelor’s Degree (preferred).
• Possess a valid driver’s license and remain insurable on the company’s policy.
• Showcase excellent time management, prioritization, and multitasking skills to effectively manage and grow a book of business.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $75,000 - $100,000 (including base and commission).
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.