Business Development Representative
Cogent Analytics · Maylene, AL · 5 days ago
On-siteBusiness DevelopmentFull-time
About the role
Drive revenue growth within the lawn care and landscaping sector through proactive prospecting, client relationship development, and effective account management. This role requires a disciplined sales approach, strong communication skills, and the ability to oversee service delivery to ensure customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities through structured prospecting, cold calling, and targeted outreach
- Develop and maintain long-term relationships with residential and commercial clients
- Manage assigned accounts, ensuring consistent communication, service accuracy, and timely follow-up
- Oversee the execution of sold jobs to confirm alignment with project specifications, timelines, and quality standards
- Conduct routine property inspections to verify service quality and identify improvement opportunities
- Evaluate existing accounts for potential service enhancements and upsell opportunities
- Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, job details, and sales activities within company systems
- Collaborate with operational teams to support efficient job scheduling, service delivery, and process improvement initiatives
Requirements
- Prior experience in outside sales, cold calling, or lead-generation-focused roles preferred
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and maintain a structured schedule
- Comfortable working outdoors and visiting client properties regularly
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required
- Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, and commitment to high-quality service
Benefits
- Holidays / PTO
- Tuition reimbursement
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.