Business Developer - Landscape Maintenance

Ruppert Landscape Maintenance•Winchester, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ruppert Landscape is seeking a Business Development Manager for their Winchester Maintenance branch. This role is responsible for driving sales growth within a defined territory by generating leads, managing relationships, and developing the brand. The position involves identifying new business opportunities, connecting with key decision-makers and local networks, creating job estimates and proposals, and working with internal teams to meet sales objectives.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture, Business Management, Agribusiness or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
Collaborating with branch team members to identify sales goals and strategies.
Generating field measurements and estimating job costs based on the desired scope of work.
Preparing and presenting bid proposals.
Closing business with new or existing customers and maintaining long-term client relationships.
Conducting local market research.
Generating customer pipeline and CRM for data management and targeting new leads.