Commercial Landscape - Business Development Manager

Complete Landscaping Service•Bowie, MD

2d•$85,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the management of sales efforts within assigned territory by working as an intermediary between Monarch Operations staff and prospective clients. Complete Landscaping Services is part of Monarch Landscape Companies, a leading network of landscape brands across the U.S. We proudly serve commercial clients throughout Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., and deliver reliable, high-quality landscape maintenance and construction services. At Complete, your achievements determine your rewards, your abilities define your success, and your professionalism leads to autonomy!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Horticulture, or equivalent experience
At least 5 years related work experience
At least 3 years B2B sales experience
As required by state and federal law
Valid driver license issued by the state where employed
Strong internal and external customer service
Ability to work variable hours, including evenings and weekends, and to travel extensively within assigned territory
Excellent oral and written communication, including advanced presentation skills in front of large groups
Organizational skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Intermediate understanding of CRM software
Intermediate understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Ability to analyze and interpret business periodicals
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram and/or schedule format
Ability to read, write and comprehend English
Constantly required to talk, hear, see, sit, stand and walk
Frequently required to drive short to long distances
Must be able to see at close vision, distant vision, peripherally, have depth perception and have the ability to adjust focus
Frequent use of hands to manipulate, handle or feel objects, tools or controls
Frequently required to reach, bend, twist, stoop, crouch, climb and balance
Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Nice To Haves

Certified Landscape Technician (CLT) and/or other relevant licenses a plus
Experience working the commercial property managers a plus

Responsibilities

Interface with Operations management to develop, present and negotiate the recommended portfolio of services to ensure profitability and customer satisfaction
Manage opportunities through client database to provide visibility of sales efforts to management
Develop contacts and prospects to ensure long-term profitability for Monarch and its customers through cold-calling, market research, and internal lead development
Generate job estimates/bid proposals, including scope of work, accurate site boundaries and measurements, and estimate of labor and materials in cooperation with operations
Reply to client Requests for Proposal (RFPs) in a timely and professional manner
Meet or exceed established annual sales targets
Attend RFP pre-bid meetings and proposal presentations
Maintain relationships with key clients to seek out and take advantage of opportunities for networking and additional sales generation
Attend staff and sales meetings to assess business opportunities and ensure mutual understanding of Monarch’s strategic focus
Facilitate contact with existing and potential clients via trade shows, association events, and meetings
Manage sales promotions budget
Ensure a smooth transition from contract signing to contract fulfillment by facilitating introductory meeting and site walk-through between client and operations
Other duties as assigned