Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager Daphne, AL Description Position Overview Responsible for developing new business for the company through relationships and connections Essential Duties And Responsibilities Conducts outreach to initiate contact with potential customersResearches organizations and individuals to discover new opportunitiesManages marketing and promoting of various services and products to new customersMeasures properties, obtains necessary bid information, and prepares all proposalsMakes effective presentations and presents all proposals/documents to the customerCloses sale opportunity and coordinates job specifics with all responsible operations and finance leadersInterfaces with customers and ensures all customer concerns are addressed in a timely and professional mannerInterfaces with company Account Manager or Maintenance Operations Manager to ensure customer's expectations are met and work tickets are kept on schedule and within budgetEnsures that vendor and subcontractor pricing is competitive, accurate, and aligns to proposal estimated costMonitors and analyzes the financial performance of all work tickets to ensure timeliness, profitability, and qualityMaintains and updates CRM software to support deadlines, meetings, notes, points of contact, and phone conversationsPromotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practicesParticipates in leadership meetings and other companywide initiatives as neededPosition may perform other duties as assigned Requirements Education, Knowledge And Experience Minimum of Bachelor's Degree preferred, horticulture degree preferredMinimum of 3 to 5 years of sales experience required, landscape industry experience preferred Skills And Qualifications Ability to work effectively in a team environmentAbility to manage multiple priorities/tasksKnowledge of horticulture including plants, shrubs, and other plants as well as weeds, pests, insects, horticultural diseases, moss, and plant disordersExcellent analytical and abstract reasoning skillsProven leadership skills in a high-performing cultureMicrosoft Office Suite / PC proficiencyExcellent organizational skillsExcellent oral and written communication skills WORKING CONDITIONS AND EMPLOYMENT STATUS WORK ENVIRONMENT Indoor and outdoor conditionsExtended work hours during peak seasonsRequires minimal physical activity performing activities of a productive and techni