Commercial Business Development - Landscaping
Full TimeJob Overview
A well-established landscaping company is expanding its commercial footprint and seeking a high-impact Commercial Business Developer to drive growth across industrial clients, commercial properties, and governmental accounts. This individual will generate new business, build long-term relationships, and help expand Corporate Green’s presence across its growing multi-branch footprint.
Key Responsibilities
- Prospect, identify, and close new commercial, industrial, and governmental clients
- Develop a strategic sales territory plan between New Orleans and Slidell
- Attend onsite visits, walk properties, and prepare proposals
- Represent Corporate Green across landscaping, lawn care, irrigation, fertilization, hardscape, pest, and tree services
- Respond to RFPs, RFQs, and public/government bids
- Meet or exceed revenue and profitability targets
- Maintain CRM activity and pipeline visibility
- Collaborate with operations to ensure smooth onboarding of new accounts
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- 3+ years of B2B sales experience (ground maintenance, pest, industrial, or service industries preferred)
- Strong hunter mentality with proven ability to close new commercial accounts
- Experience in government contracting or public-sector sales is a major plus
- Professional presence and excellent communication skills
- Ability to walk properties, assess needs, and generate accurate proposals
- Valid driver’s license; ability to travel between branches
Ideal Backgrounds
- Commercial landscaping or grounds maintenance sales
- Pest control B2B sales
- Industrial plant service sales
- Safety, facilities, environmental, or similar service industries