Growth-Focused BDM - Vegetation Management

Townsend Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Townsend Corporation is seeking a Business Development Manager in the United States to drive new growth in vegetation management, focusing on IOUs, cooperatives, municipalities, DOT, rail, EPC, and pipeline sectors. You will lead strategic account plans, build a strong pipeline, and guide full sales cycles from prospecting to contract award.

Ideal candidates bring 5–7 years in business development, excellent communication, and deep industry knowledge to align services with customer needs and

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of proven success in business development or sales in vegetation management or related industry.
• Experience targeting IOUs, cooperatives, municipalities, DOTs, rail, EPC, and pipeline sectors.
• Strong relationship building and proposal development capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify, target, and secure new clients across IOUs, Co-ops, Municipalities, DOT, Rail, EPC, and Pipeline sectors.
• Develop and execute strategic territory and account plans to meet revenue targets.
• Maintain a robust sales pipeline and manage full sales cycle from prospecting to contract award.
• Collaborate with operations and estimating to create competitive, tailored proposals.
• Track sales activities, provide regular updates, and report on revenue forecasts.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Hunter mentality

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Townsend Corporation is seeking a Business Development Manager in the United States to drive new growth in vegetation management, focusing on IOUs, cooperatives, municipalities, DOT, rail, EPC, and pipeline sectors. You will lead strategic account plans, build a strong pipeline, and guide full sales cycles from prospecting to contract award.

Ideal candidates bring 5–7 years in business development, excellent communication, and deep industry knowledge to align services with customer needs and