Landscape Business Developer

Job Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities through prospecting, networking, referrals, and cold outreach focused on landscape installation and construction projects
• Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of installation opportunities outside the existing maintenance book of business
• Create customized proposals and presentations that address client needs and highlight company value
• Negotiate and close contracts in alignment with company pricing standards and profitability goals
• Build strong, long-term relationships with property managers, developers, general contractors, and key decision makers
• Serve as primary point of contact during the sales cycle and ensure smooth transition to operations post-sale
• Collaborate with estimating, operations, and project management teams on accurate proposals and service delivery
• Review large-scale opportunities ($1M+) with senior leadership; collaborate with Branch and Enhancement Manager on opportunities up to $1M
• Stay current on local market conditions, competitor activity, and industry trends
• Represent the company at trade associations, networking events, and community engagements
• Maintain accurate pipeline records and sales activity in Salesforce CRM
• Work with branch and senior leadership to set annual sales goals, budgets, and strategy

Requirements

• 3–5 years of proven B2B outside sales success — construction, landscape installation, project management, property management, facility management, or related service industries required
• Project management or construction industry background strongly preferred
• Strong sales, negotiation, and presentation skills with a track record of closing commercial contracts
• Proficiency in Salesforce or equivalent CRM and Microsoft Office Suite
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and comfortable working independently in a field-based role
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management, or related field preferred — equivalent work experience accepted