What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Landscape - Business Development Manager position at Complete Landscaping Services?
Complete Landscaping Services is part of Monarch Landscape Companies, a leading network of landscape brands across the U.S.
- Job Title: Business Development Manager
- Division: Maintenance
- Location: Bowie, MD
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for the management of sales efforts within assigned territory by working as an intermediary between Monarch Operations staff and prospective clients.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Horticulture, or equivalent experience
Experience
- At least 5 years related work experience
- At least 3 years B2B sales experience
License or Certification
- As required by state and federal law
- Valid driver license issued by the state where employed
- Certified Landscape Technician (CLT) and/or other relevant licenses a plus
Specialized Skills
- Strong internal and external customer service
- Ability to work variable hours, including evenings and weekends, and to travel extensively within assigned territory
- Experience working the commercial property managers a plus
- 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
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
- 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
Work Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
- Frequent travel required within assigned territory
- Occasionally works with mechanical objects and outside in all weather conditions
- Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals
- Occasionally exposed to loud noise levels
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- 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
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- Retirement Savings & Employee Equity Program
- Flexible Time Off, 6 paid Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty
- Education Assistance & Career Advancement
- Company Vehicle
- On-Demand Pay through DailyPay
- Referral Bonus Programs
- Gym Membership and Mobile Carrier Discounts
Pay range: $80,000 - $90,000
Commission: Up to 6% commission paid on applicable sales (not including sales tax and subs)
Complete Landscaping Services is an EEO and E-Verify participating employer.
Complete Landscaping Services is an On Demand Daily Pay employer.
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000