Landscape Sales Manager

Are you a driven sales leader with a passion for the outdoors? Belknap Landscape is looking for a Sales Manager to lead our construction sales, design, and permitting teams. This is your chance to shape the future of a well-established landscaping company, managing a team of project sales professionals while driving growth and exceeding client expectations.

If you have a strong background in landscape sales, estimation, and leadership, we want to hear from you! Join us and be part of a company that values expertise, teamwork, and delivering top-quality outdoor spaces across the Lakes Region and beyond.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Team Management:

· Oversee, mentor, and support all project sales professionals.

· Oversee, mentor, and support all project design and permitting staff.

· Foster a collaborative and performance-driven culture across the sales, design, and permitting teams.

· Conduct regular team meetings, provide weekly individual coaching, and ensure continuous professional development.

Sales Strategy and Execution:

· Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve company revenue and profitability goals.

· Monitor sales performance metrics, analyze trends, and adjust strategies as needed to meet targets.

· Assist team members in closing complex deals and managing client relationships.

Collaboration with Design and Permitting Teams:

· Ensure alignment between sales, design, and permitting departments to deliver seamless project execution.

· Collaborate with designers to create proposals that meet client needs and maintain profitability.

· Work closely with permitting professionals to ensure timely approvals and project start dates.

Project Estimation and Client Relations:

· Oversee and assist in project estimation processes to ensure accurate and competitive pricing.

· Serve as a point of escalation for client inquiries, ensuring satisfaction and resolving concerns effectively.

· Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders.

Process Improvement:

· Identify opportunities to streamline sales and operational processes to enhance efficiency.

Implement best practices for tracking leads, proposals, and project outcomes.

Required Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency with, or the ability to become proficient with Aspire CRM within 90 days
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, permitting, and landscape design principles.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage high-performing teams.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, landscaping, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Proven experience in landscape sales, project estimation, and team leadership (5 years preferred).

Belknap Landscape is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable laws. We participate in E-Verify to ensure employment eligibility.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Year round work

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $100,000