What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Maintenance Business Developer position at Gardens of Babylon?
Join Gardens of Babylon, one of Nashville’s fastest-growing and most respected landscape companies, and play a key role in expanding our thriving maintenance division. We are looking for a driven, relationship-focused sales professional who is passionate about creating long-term client partnerships and delivering exceptional outdoor environments.
This is more than a sales role. It is an opportunity to help shape the future growth of a company known for creativity, quality, and outstanding customer experience. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy building relationships, and are motivated by strong earning potential, we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Do
As a Commercial Maintenance Business Development Manager, you will focus on building and growing recurring maintenance partnerships while serving as a trusted advisor to our clients.
Responsibilities include:
• Converting existing landscape installation clients into long-term maintenance accounts
• Generating and managing $800K in annual maintenance revenue
• Selling enhancement services including landscape lighting, irrigation, seasonal cleanups, turf care, and additional property improvements
• Creating accurate estimates and professional proposals with a goal of presenting within 3 business days
• Prospecting new business opportunities through networking, relationship building, referrals, community involvement, and cold outreach
• Building strong relationships with property managers, commercial clients, HOAs, and residential customers
• Maintaining healthy project gross margins between 52–60%
• Collaborating closely with operations and production teams to ensure an exceptional client experience from start to finish
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate is energetic, organized, self-motivated, and confident in their ability to develop business and close deals.
Qualifications include:
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Proven sales ability with confidence presenting proposals and closing opportunities
• Highly organized with strong follow-through and time management skills
• Proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• 3–5 years of landscape, horticulture, maintenance, or related industry experience preferred
• Experience with CAD software, estimating, or landscape design is a plus
• Valid driver’s license required
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At Gardens of Babylon, we believe our people are the foundation of our success. We continue to grow rapidly throughout the Nashville market while maintaining a strong team culture focused on collaboration, creativity, and professional development.
What we offer:
• Established company with a strong reputation and loyal client base
• Warm leads and a supported sales process
• Clear growth opportunities and strong earning potential
• Company vehicle and cell phone reimbursement
• Collaborative and team-oriented environment
• Opportunity to help shape and grow a rapidly expanding division
Compensation & Benefits
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000 – $165,000 per year
Benefits include:
• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Employee discounts
• Referral program
• Company vehicle
• Cell phone reimbursement
Work Location: In person
Apply Today
If you are customer-focused, growth-minded, and ready to take your career to the next level with a company that values excellence and innovation, we would love to meet you.
Salary : $70,000 - $165,000