Business Developer - Landscape Maintenance

Ruppert Landscape Construction•Spring, TX

About The Position

Ruppert Landscape is a privately held commercial landscape maintenance and construction company based in Laytonsville, MD. With a multi-state presence and a small company feel, our mission is to provide opportunities for our people, take care of our customers, and be good stewards of the environment and our community. We are hiring for a Business Developer to support our Texas Maintenance operations. Position Description: The Business Developer responsible for driving sales growth within a defined territory through lead generation, relationship management, and brand development. The position focuses on sourcing new business opportunities, engaging with key decision-makers and local networks, preparing job estimates and proposals, and collaborating with internal teams to achieve strategic sales goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture, Business Management, Agribusiness or related field preferred
Proven track record in B2B interface sales with mid to upper-level management
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
Experience in commercial landscape maintenance, property management, or related fields
Strong knowledge of the commercial service industry and local landscape market
Strong communication and organizational skills
Attention to detail and ability to analyze situations
Ability to negotiate with Stakeholders, Property Managers and diverse clientele

Responsibilities

Primarily responsible for lead generation, relationship management, brand recognition and executing sales within a defined territory.
Fostering relationships with influencers and key decision makers
Sourcing new prospects within the local branch market
Participating in local networking events, trade associations and community-based organizations
Collaborate with branch team members to identify sales goals and strategies
Generate field measurement and estimate job costs based on desired scope of work
Prepare and present bid proposals
Closing on business with new or existing customers and maintaining long-term client relationships
Conduct local market research
Generate customer pipeline and CRM for data management and target new leads