What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Developer - Landscape Maintenance position at Ruppert Landscape?
Description
Ruppert Landscape is a privately held, family/employee owned, commercial landscape maintenance and construction company based in Laytonsville, MD. With a multi-state presence and a small company feel, our mission is to provide opportunities for our people, take care of our customers, and be good stewards of the environment and our community.
Responsibilities
Ruppert Landscape is a privately held, family/employee owned, commercial landscape maintenance and construction company based in Laytonsville, MD. With a multi-state presence and a small company feel, our mission is to provide opportunities for our people, take care of our customers, and be good stewards of the environment and our community.
Responsibilities
- Primarily responsible for lead generation, relationship management, brand recognition and executing sales within a defined territory. Fostering relationships with influencers and key decision makers
- Sourcing new prospects within the local branch market
- Participating in local networking events, trade associations and community-based organizations
- Collaborate with branch team members to identify sales goals and strategies
- Generate field measurement and estimate job costs based on desired scope of work
- Prepare and present bid proposals
- Closing on business with new or existing customers and maintaining long term client relationships
- Conduct local market research
- Generate customer pipeline and CRM for data management and targeted new leads
- Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture, Business Management, Agribusiness or related field preferred
- Proven track record in B2B interface sales with mid to upper-level management
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in commercial landscape maintenance, property management, or related fields
- Strong knowledge of the commercial service industry and local landscape market
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Attention to detail and ability to analyze situations
- Ability to negotiate with Stakeholders, Property Managers and diverse clientele
- Management and operational training and development at all levels
- A “hire for life” culture that recognizes people and internal professional growth
- Valuing the customer and placing a high emphasis on quality and customer service
- Competitive salary
- Eligible for shared performance bonus
- Company vehicle fuel
- Medical benefits with dental and vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) plan
- Family-oriented company culture
