Commercial Landscape - Business Development Manager

Northwest Landscape Services • Everett, WA

3d

About The Position

Northwest Landscape Services Monarch Landscape Companies is a family of successful landscape brands in eight states across the United States. We are a values-based learning organization committed to being the best place to work as a landscape professional. At Monarch Landscape Companies, your achievements determine your rewards, your abilities define your success, and your professionalism leads to autonomy! JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the management of sales efforts within assigned territory by working as an intermediary between Monarch Operations staff and prospective clients.

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

Benefits

• The opportunity to enroll in a variety of healthcare benefit programs, including medical, dental, and vision plan options; flexible spending accounts; retirement savings plans; term life/ad&d; and a number of supplemental insurances
• Company Provided Life/AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program
• 7 Paid Holidays
• 3 Days Paid Bereavement
• 5 Days Paid Jury Duty
• Employee Equity Program
• Sick Pay in accordance with applicable state or local ordinance
• On-Demand Pay Through A Partnership with DailyPay
• Up to 6% commission paid on applicable sales (not including sales tax and subs)
• Referral Bonuses Programs
• Gym Membership and Mobile Carrier Discounts
• Education Assistance
• Best-in-Class Learning Management System
• Career Advancement Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level