Landscape Business Development Representative

Wide Effect Talent Solutions; City of Pewaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A national landscaping and maintenance firm is seeking an experienced Account Manager in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. The role involves maintaining client relationships, generating sales, and overseeing services in landscape maintenance and construction. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 10 years in sales and hands-on experience in the industry. This position offers a dynamic work schedule depending on seasonal demands, requiring commitment to client satisfaction and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of professional sales experience.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in landscape maintenance procedures.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in construction field procedures.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact between clients and the company.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Generate new business through referrals and targeted outreach.
• Track and manage leads using the CRM system.
• Conduct property inspections and provide advisement.

Skills

Client communication

Relationship building

Sales generation

Networking

CRM management

Property inspection

Training and mentoring

Public relations

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Horticulture or related field

Job description

• Serve as the primary point of contact between clients and the company, ensuring exceptional communication and service delivery
• Build and maintain strong client relationships by proactively addressing concerns, anticipating needs, and ensuring satisfaction
• Generate new business through referrals, cold calls, and targeted outreach within existing property routes (maintenance, construction, and snow services)
• Actively participate in trade organizations, industry events, and networking opportunities to expand market presence
• Track and manage leads, client interactions, and prospect activity using the CRM system
• Conduct property inspections and provide advisement, coordinating between clients and internal maintenance, enhancement, and snow crews
• Collaborate with the sales manager on training initiatives, participating in daily development activities and mentoring fellow Account Managers as needed
• Support public relations and marketing efforts, including trade shows, promotional materials, web content, award submissions, and media activities
• Participate in snow operations, including new snow sales as outlined in the snow sales plan
• Follow approved policies and procedures for bidding, client contact, follow-up, and feedback to ensure consistency and quality
• Assist colleagues with customer needs outside of your assigned portfolio when required
• Contribute to all scheduled sales meetings, events, and company initiatives
• Work 40–65 hours per week, with scheduling coordinated by the VP, depending on seasonal demands

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of professional sales experience
• At least 2 years of hands‑on experience in landscape maintenance procedures or equivalent
• At least 2 years of hands‑on experience in construction field procedures or equivalent
• Degree in Horticulture or a related field, or equivalent extensive horticulture training