Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Business Developer to join our team. As a Business Developer, you will identify new commercial landscape maintenance clients, generate qualified leads, and sell Commercial Landscape Maintenance contracts, includes Marketing and building CDI’s brand. This is a key role within our organization, and you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our growth.
HOURS:
Monday through Friday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with occasional after-hours board meetings. Schedule may fluctuate based on client needs, and after hour networking opportunities.
JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Identifies new clients through researching industry professionals, attending relate events, publications, networking with potential new clients, marketing CDI and Nature’s workforce, building professional trust-based relationships, and generating new qualified leads.
- Locates potential business deals by contacting potential partners; discovering and exploring opportunities, marketing and selling CDI brand.
- Screens potential business deals by analyzing market trends, deal requirements, client budgets, and potential for ancillary work such as snow, irrigation, and enhancements.
- Closes new business deals by coordinating requirements; developing and negotiating contracts; integrating contract requirements with business operations.
- Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining professional networks; participating in professional organizations.
- Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
SKILLS / CAPABILITIES
- Closing Skills; Motivation for Sales; Prospecting Skills, Sales Planning; Selling to Customer
- Needs Territory Management, Market Knowledge, Presentation Skills, Energy Level, Meeting Sales Goals, Professionalism
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Spanish a plus
EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have a valid drivers License and be able to meet and maintain CDI’s driver requirements
- A minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in Commercial Landscape Maintenance
- Detailed knowledge of local market conditions, and the business decision makers.
- Experience in developing and implementing strategic plans with a proven ability to execute in a rapid-growth organization.
- Bachelors’ degree in related field preferred.
If you are a results-driven individual with a passion for sales and business development, we would love to hear from you. Join our team and help us drive our company's success!
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