Landscape Maintenance Business Development Manager

Schill Grounds Management; Bolingbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A landscaping and snow removal service company is seeking a Business Development Manager to pursue new sales and maintain client relationships. Candidates should have 3-5 years of business-to-business sales experience, a positive attitude, and strong communication skills. The role requires local travel and flexibility in work hours. Successful applicants will help develop client proposals and keep abreast of industry trends. Valid driver’s license and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience are required.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• 3-5 years of business-to-business sales experience.
• Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential clients for landscaping services.
• Build relationships with key decision-makers.
• Develop proposals that address client needs.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in closing sales

Self-motivated and proactive

Strong project management skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Suite

CRM systems

Job description

ABusiness Development Manager is responsibleforpursuingnew saleswhilegrowing andmaintainingcustomer relationships. This position will develop relationships,anticipatecustomer needs,trouble shootproblems,and closesales.All employees are expected to carry out the company’spurpose anddemonstrateour corevalues.

As a Business Development Manager at Elevations/ Schill Grounds Management, you must be able to perform the following essential functions of the job:

• Research and identify potential clients for our landscaping and snow removal services.
• Call on prospective clients, seek out, and build relationships with key decision-makers in these organizations.
• Work with other Schill team members to develop proposals that speak to the client’s needs and concerns.
• Handle objections by clarifying, emphasizing agreements, and working through differences to result in a positive outcome.
• Anticipate customer needs and make suggestions to enhance current or future locations.
• Attend industry functions and stay abreast of market trends.
• Be prepared to educate potential clients on current landscaping trends and practices.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

JOB SKILLS AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Strong communication, written, and formal presentation skills
• Proficiency in closing the sale.
• Self-motivated, proactive, results-oriented professional with an ability to work with minimum direction
• Strong project management and customer relations skills
• A positive attitude and a knack for working in a cooperative team environment
• Must be extremely organized
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an outgoing personality

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record to meet fleet insurance standards

Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience

3-5 years of business-to-business sales experience

Strong computer skills in the Microsoft Suite and CRM systems

WORK CONDITIONS

Employees in this position should expect frequent local travel and must be able to offer flexibility with work hours outside of regular business hours to meet client needs. This position may require working from various locations or from home, as needed.