Business Developer - Landscape Maintenance - Military veterans preferred

Ruppert Landscape

Ruppert Landscape provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Ruppert Landscape complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.


Position Title: Business Developer - Landscape Maintenance

Location: Columbia, MD, United States

Job Category: Business Development

State: Maryland

City: Columbia

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.

Salary Range: $60-80k, DOE

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

• Eligibility for shared performance bonus
• Company vehicle + fuel
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible work/life balance
• Family-oriented company culture

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