What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Executive position at Hermes Landscaping?
Are you ready to help shape the world into something more beautiful? At Hermes Landscaping we're on a mission to make the world more beautiful, one project at a time. As a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in the $188 billion landscaping industry, we're looking for a dynamic Business Development Executive to join our passionate team.
Here’s what we’re looking for:
- Driven Sales Generator – Results-focused with a proven track record of identifying opportunities, generating leads, and exceeding sales targets via a repeatable sales process.
- Kansas City Expertise – Strong understanding of the Kansas City region, including its commercial properties, HOAs, property managers, and key decision-makers.
- Client-Focused Relationship Builder – Ability to cultivate strong, long-term relationships with property managers, facility directors, and other stakeholders, offering customized maintenance solutions.
- Maintenance Operations Knowledge – Familiarity with commercial landscape maintenance services including mowing, irrigation, seasonal color, snow removal, and enhancements.
- Industry Savvy – Stay current on best practices, sustainability trends, and evolving client expectations in commercial grounds management.
- Contracting Experience – Experience managing the sales process from RFPs to proposals and contract execution for commercial maintenance accounts.
- Detail-Oriented Planner – Ability to assess property needs, prepare accurate scopes of work, and support seamless service delivery.
Ideal Candidate:
- 5 years of experience in business development or sales in commercial landscape maintenance or related fields (e.g., property services, facilities management).
- Strong knowledge of grounds care, enhancement services, and seasonal property needs.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and project coordination skills.
- Proven ability to build and maintain strategic client relationships.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Horticulture, Landscape Management, or a related field (preferred, not required).
What Makes Hermes Landscaping Special?
- Reputation for Excellence – With over 60 years of industry leadership, we’re trusted by top commercial clients across the region.
- Career Advancement – Your results drive your trajectory, with clear opportunities to move into higher‑level sales and leadership positions as the company grows.
- Impactful Work – Contribute to the long-term beauty, safety, and sustainability of commercial properties across Kansas City.
Why Apply?
Join a respected, growing company that offers opportunities for professional development and career growth. Make your mark in the commercial construction landscape industry by applying now: www.hermeslandscaping.com/about-hermes
Hermes Landscaping is an Equal Opportunity Employer.