Business Development (Sales)
Gothic Landscape · Hayward, CA · 1 mo ago
Business Development$90k/yrFull-time
About the role
We're seeking a motivated Business Developer to help expand our landscape maintenance business throughout the Bay Area. If you're a driven sales professional who thrives on building relationships, creating opportunities, and exceeding goals, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Drive new business growth throughout the Bay Area, focusing on distribution, manufacturing, and light industrial clients.
- Develop and nurture long-term relationships with property managers, facility managers, and commercial property owners.
- Prospect daily through cold calling, networking, site visits, referrals, and industry events.
- Conduct client presentations, lunch-and-learns, and attend trade shows to generate new opportunities.
- Collaborate with operations and estimating teams to develop profitable solutions for clients.
- Organize and manage a consistent sales pipeline and activity schedule to achieve growth objectives.
Requirements
- 3+ years of B2B sales experience or experience in a customer-facing service role preferably in the landscape maintenance industry.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
- Self-starter with a strong work ethic and passion for business development.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills.
- Strategic thinker who can identify opportunities and develop creative solutions.
- Ability to work flexible hours to attend networking events and client functions.
Qualifications
- Strong understanding of the Bay Area landscape maintenance market.
- Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM software.
- Knowledge of industry trends and best practices.
Skills
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
Benefits
- Base salary: $90,000 - $111,000 plus generous commission structure.
- Company vehicle, cell phone, and laptop.
- Comprehensive medical benefits and 401(k) with company match.
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and 9 paid holidays annually.
- Professional training, career development, and advancement opportunities.
- A collaborative culture that values growth, loyalty, and long-term success.
- A fast-paced, team-oriented environment with strong leadership support.
Pay
- Base salary: $90,000 - $111,000 plus generous commission structure.
Schedule
- Flexible work schedule to accommodate networking events and client functions.