Landscape Installations Business Development Lead

BrightView Holdings, Inc.; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with employer contributions

6–9 company paid holidays per year

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes, LLC in Illinois is seeking a Landscape Maintenance Installation Business Developer to drive new business growth by identifying, pursuing, and securing contracts for small-scale landscape construction services and installations.

This role blends sales expertise with industry knowledge and relationship management to expand the client base, increase revenue, and ensure long-term customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, horticulture, landscape architecture, or related field.
• 3-5 years of proven success in B2B sales, preferably in landscaping, construction, property management, facility management, or related service industries.
• Must have strong construction background.
• Knowledge of landscape maintenance and installation practices, horticulture, and project management fundamentals.
• Strong sales, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and comfortable working independently.
• Proficiency with CRM tools, Microsoft Office Suite, and sales reporting.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities through prospecting, networking, referrals, and cold outreach.
• Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of opportunities for installation projects outside the Maintenance book of business.
• Develop customized proposals and sales presentations that address client needs and highlight company value.
• Negotiate and close contracts in alignment with company pricing standards and profitability goals.
• Build strong, long-term relationships with property managers, developers, general contractors, and decision-makers.
• Work with Client and BV Team to transition final installation to a long-term Maintenance Partner.
• Serve as the primary point of contact during the sales cycle and ensure a smooth transition to operations teams post-sale.
• Conduct regular follow-ups to ensure client satisfaction, identify upsell opportunities, and drive retention.
• Partner with estimating, operations, and project management teams to ensure accurate proposals and service delivery.
• Review large scale ($1M or greater) jobs with senior leadership (SVP) and collaborate with Branch Manager and Enhancement Manager on all opportunities up to ($1M).
• Work with branch and senior leadership to set annual sales goals, budgets, and strategies.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities, pipeline development, and results using CRM systems.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship building

Presentation skills

Negotiation

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, horticulture, landscape architecture or related field

Tools

CRM tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

BrightView Landscapes, LLC in Illinois is seeking a Landscape Maintenance Installation Business Developer to drive new business growth by identifying, pursuing, and securing contracts for small-scale landscape construction services and installations.

This role blends sales expertise with industry knowledge and relationship management to expand the client base, increase revenue, and ensure long-term customer satisfaction.