Overview

Business Development Consultant

Benefits Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period!

Do you have a passion for sales? Can you hunt down new business and 'win the sale'? Looking to build your career in an exciting industry and a growing world-class organization? Come see why so many of our team members recommend us to their friends!

Who are we? 

SOLitude Lake Management – a proud member of the Rentokil family of companies - provides aquatic management services to lakes, ponds, reservoirs, and wetlands. SOLitude offers a wide variety of services including fishery programs, algae and aquatic weed control, mechanical harvesting/hydro-raking, installation/maintenance of fountains and aeration systems, and water quality testing. 

Responsibilities

What do our Business Development Consultants do?

Business Development Consultants are responsible for the development and performance of all sales activities in assigned region. They are the first point of contact with customers and are responsible for the achievement of maximum profitability and growth, in line with company vision and values. In addition, they execute sales plans and strategies to expand the customer base in the marketing area via trade shows, home owners’ associations and industry events

Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develop a territory growth plan and provide updates on progress vs. plan via CRM.
• Secure prospective client appointments via participation in targeted prospecting, drop-offs, cold calling and other selling strategies (i.e. marketing lead generation).
• Prepare for appointments by executing prospective client research, tailoring sales materials and leveraging available resources.
• Meet with prospective clients to secure their business. Execute appropriate follow-up client meetings to complete sales process.
• Meet client time-lines and deliverables for service via close coordination with operation stakeholders.
• Perform other related duties as assigned including participation in Company meetings, communication and events.

What do you need? 

• High school diploma or GED, college preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of experience, education and training
• Preferably 3-5 years sales experience in a hunting capacity
• Strong business acumen with background in sales, relationship development and/or excellent customer experience
• Experience analyzing financial reports, in a complex, fast-paced environment
• Available to travel as needed (30% or more)
• Working knowledge of Salesforce.com
• Professional Office Environment
• The work requires strenuous physical exertion and the employee may be required to drive, stand, walk, bend, sit, climb, kneel and crouch for extended periods of time, as well as see, talk, hear and use hands and arms to grasp, handle, reach and feel.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in a repetitious manner.
• Available to work Monday-Friday and Saturdays as needed.
• Must pass pre-employment background screen 
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and pass motor vehicle record search.

Additional Information

Why Choose Rentokil?

A career with Rentokil is a professional trajectory filled with opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a world-class team that rewards high performance and we love to promote from within. We offer competitive pay on a bi-weekly pay schedule (weekly in NY & CT) and many of our roles offer performance incentives.

Below you'll find information about some of what Rentokil North America has to offer. All Full-Time Colleagues qualify for the following and Part-Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits when they meet certain criteria.

Click here to read more about our Total Rewards Program which includes: 

• Professional and Personal Growth
• Multiple avenues to grow your career
• Training and development programs available
• Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)
• Health and Wellness
• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance with no waiting period
• Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1
• Savings and Retirement
• 401(k) retirement plan with highly-competitive company-matching contributions, holiday savings club, and more
• Work-Life Balance
• Vacation days & sick days
• Company-paid holidays & floating holidays
• A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility

We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference where our customers live and work. Is that you?

Want to hear Colleague feedback on what it's like to be on our team? Check out our parent company, Rentokil North America, on Glassdoor! Glassdoor - Rentokil North America

Rentokil North America is a Drug-Free Workplace

Rentokil North America is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to equality in every aspect of employment. As we expand, we are focused on building a foundation of diverse talent and equality in all areas of our workforce. All qualified applicants receive equal consideration, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

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