Business Developer - Landscape Maintenance at Ruppert Landscape – Mableton, Georgia

Ruppert Landscape

Ruppert Landscape provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Ruppert Landscape complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Position Title: Business Developer - Landscape Maintenance

Location: Mableton, GA, United States

Job Category: Business Development

State: Georgia

City: Mableton

Description

Ruppert Landscape is a privately held commercial landscape maintenance and construction company based in Laytonsville, MD. With a multi-state presence and a small company feel, our mission is to provide opportunities for our people, take care of our customers, and be good stewards of the environment and our community.

We are hiring a Business Developer to join our Mableton Maintenance team.

Position Description:

The Business Developer responsible for driving sales growth within a defined territory through lead generation, relationship management, and brand development. The position focuses on sourcing new business opportunities, engaging with key decision-makers and local networks, preparing job estimates and proposals, and collaborating with internal teams to achieve strategic sales goals.

Responsibilities:

• Primarily responsible for lead generation, relationship management, brand recognition and executing sales within a defined territory. Fostering relationships with influencers and key decision makers
• Sourcing new prospects within the local branch market
• Participating in local networking events, trade associations and community-based organizations
• Collaborate with branch team members to identify sales goals and strategies
• Generate field measurement and estimate job costs based on desired scope of work
• Prepare and present bid proposals
• Closing on business with new or existing customers and maintaining long-term client relationships
• Conduct local market research
• Generate customer pipeline and CRM for data management and target new leads

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Horticulture, Business Management, Agribusiness or related field preferred
• Proven track record in B2B interface sales with mid to upper-level management
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in commercial landscape maintenance, property management, or related fields
• Strong knowledge of the commercial service industry and local landscape market
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Attention to detail and ability to analyze situations
• Ability to negotiate with Stakeholders, Property Managers and diverse clientele

More About Our Culture:

• Management and operational training and development at all levels
• A "hire for life" culture that recognizes people and internal professional growth
• Valuing the customer and placing a high emphasis on quality and customer service

What we provide:

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle (gas, insurance and maintenance included)
• Eligible for shared performance bonus
• Medical benefits with dental and vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) plan
• Family-oriented company culture

Ruppert Landscape is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.