Business Developer

United Land Services•Moncks Corner, SC

About The Position

United Land Services is a commercial landscaping company providing year-round landscape maintenance and services including landscape design and installation, irrigation, hardscapes, and ongoing maintenance. The Business Developer manages the sales process from start to finish, builds relationships with potential clients, develops new business opportunities, and works with estimating and sales teams to respond to bids and grow the business. The role also represents the company at industry events, identifies opportunities, develops marketing strategies, and helps expand the customer base. The position involves travel to client areas and job sites as needed, frequent travel throughout an assigned region, and a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends. Work may also take place outdoors and in varying weather conditions.

Requirements

Minimum of 3–5 years of sales experience.
Valid driver’s license; the role may involve driving between job sites and operating company vehicles.
Ability to collaborate to enhance the company’s reputation through best practices, reviews, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Professional business acumen, appearance, demeanor, and social skills.
Ability to work across teams to gather project information.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent listening skills, including patience and empathy.
Motivated, organized, detail-oriented, creative, and innovative.
Excellent time-management skills and ability to multitask.
Technology proficiency, including Customer Relationship Management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to travel to client areas for meetings as needed.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Landscape industry knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the sales process from start to finish.
Build, manage, and maintain a sales pipeline by developing long-term relationships and regularly communicating with potential key clients.
Create proposals in response to bid requests.
Research engagement opportunities through public meetings, trade shows, and industry publications for marketing and exposure.
Work with the estimation team to ensure new bids are answered accurately and promptly.
Work with sales peers to develop marketing plans and ensure consistency and accuracy of business development media across the organization.
Keep accurate, well-organized notes on sales calls and meetings.
Complete necessary records and reports accurately and on time.
Represent United Land Services at industry events and participate in public events.
Travel to client areas and meetings as needed.