What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Developer- Grounds Maintenance position at Akehurst Landscape Service, Inc?
Job Description
Job Description
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Business Development Manager / Sales– Landscape Maintenance
Company Overview
Are you interested in joining a fast paced and growing business that values its Team members, and strives to create lasting relationships with our customers built on trust and quality while being great stewards of our community and environment? Akehurst Landscape Service, Inc. is a family-owned commercial landscape construction and management company headquartered in Maryland and we are looking for the next member of our team.
Position Description
The Business Development Manager will play an instrumental role in the continued growth and expansion of Akehurst Landscape Service, Inc. As a business developer, you are responsible for generating new client business through prospecting, networking, and following up on customer leads. You will also be expected to generate new accounts through the Property Management / Facility Management industry by prospecting, networking, and cold calling. The Business Development Manager may also assist in recruitment and marketing efforts when needed. The Business Developer position requires someone to be a researcher, highly organized, driven, and motivated to WIN!
Job Responsibilities
The Landscape Maintenance Business Developer / Sales Consultant is responsible for creating opportunities to bid for new contract maintenance sales, accurately estimating the maintenance and the closing of an acceptable number of those bids. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to :
- Knowledge of the new contact maintenance jobs coming out to bid within your assigned geographic territory.
- Develop and maintain relationships with existing and potential customers.
- Acquire an extensive knowledge of Akehurst Landscape Service, Inc, its services, strengths, and procedures.
- Produce accurate estimates for landscape maintenance work.
- Create presentations and materials that enhance the appearance of our bids.
- Facilitate meetings with the decision makers for clients to obtain signed proposals.
- Work with the Operations Manager with all decisions to be made on bid pricing, all purchases, and any other decisions that affect the direction of the branch.
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Qualifications and Skills