Business Developer- Grounds Maintenance

Akehurst Landscape Service Inc•Joppatowne, MD

About The Position

The Business Development Manager will play an instrumental role in the continued growth and expansion of Akehurst Landscape Service, Inc. As a business developer, you are responsible for generating new client business through prospecting, networking, and following up on customer leads. You will also be expected to generate new accounts through the Property Management/Facility Management industry by prospecting, networking, and cold calling. The Business Development Manager may also assist in recruitment and marketing efforts when needed. The Business Developer position requires someone to be a researcher, highly organized, driven, and motivated to WIN!

Requirements

Must have a minimum of 2 years of landscaping work and/or landscaping sales experience.
Demonstrated ability to develop new sales leads.
Must have at least two years sales experience including, but not limited to, cold-calling and relationship selling.
A four-year related degree in business or a related field and two years of industry experience. Additional experience can substitute for non-related degree, two-year degree, or no degree.
A demonstrated skill/ability, with at least two years’ experience, in the area of estimating contract maintenance work.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
The ability to utilize computers, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
Possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to be insured under the company’s automobile insurance policy.
Ability to pass a drug screen.

Responsibilities

Knowledge of the new contact maintenance jobs coming out to bid within your assigned geographic territory.
Develop and maintain relationships with existing and potential customers.
Acquire an extensive knowledge of Akehurst Landscape Service, Inc, its services, strengths, and procedures.
Produce accurate estimates for landscape maintenance work.
Create presentations and materials that enhance the appearance of our bids.
Facilitate meetings with the decision makers for clients to obtain signed proposals.
Work with the Operations Manager with all decisions to be made on bid pricing, all purchases, and any other decisions that affect the direction of the branch.