Business Developer - Landscape Maintenance

About the role

We are hiring for a Business Developer to join our Toughkenamon Maintenance team. The Business Developer is responsible for driving sales growth within a defined territory through lead generation, relationship management, and brand development.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Collaborating with branch team members to identify sales goals and strategies
• Generating field measurements and estimating job costs based on desired scope of work
• Preparing and presenting bid proposals
• Closing on business with new or existing customers and maintaining long-term client relationships
• Conducting local market research
• Generating customer pipeline and CRM for data management and targeting new leads

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle (gas, insurance, and maintenance included)
• Eligible for shared performance bonus
• Medical benefits with dental and vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) plan
• Family-oriented company culture

About Us

Ruppert Landscape is a privately held 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.

• 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