Business Development - Landscaping

Wide Effect
Chicago, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the primary point of contact between clients and the company, ensuring exceptional communication and service delivery
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships by proactively addressing concerns, anticipating needs, and ensuring satisfaction
  • Generate new business through referrals, cold calls, and targeted outreach within existing property routes (maintenance, construction, and snow services)
  • Actively participate in trade organizations, industry events, and networking opportunities to expand market presence
  • Track and manage leads, client interactions, and prospect activity using the CRM system
  • Conduct property inspections and provide advisement, coordinating between clients and internal maintenance, enhancement, and snow crews
  • Collaborate with the sales manager on training initiatives, participating in daily development activities and mentoring fellow Account Managers as needed
  • Support public relations and marketing efforts, including trade shows, promotional materials, web content, award submissions, and media activities
  • Participate in snow operations, including new snow sales as outlined in the snow sales plan
  • Follow approved policies and procedures for bidding, client contact, follow-up, and feedback to ensure consistency and quality
  • Assist colleagues with customer needs outside of your assigned portfolio when required
  • Contribute to all scheduled sales meetings, events, and company initiatives
  • Work 40–65 hours per week, with scheduling coordinated by the VP, depending on seasonal demands

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 10 years of professional sales experience
  • At least 2 years of hands-on experience in landscape maintenance procedures or equivalent
  • At least 2 years of hands-on experience in construction field procedures or equivalent
  • Degree in Horticulture or a related field, or equivalent extensive horticulture training
Posted 2026-07-17

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