Business Developer (Lawncare Enhancement)

Down to Earth•Mount Dora, FL

About The Position

As a Business Developer, you will sell landscape enhancement services within a designated territory. You will be responsible for developing strong relationships with your internal and external clients, managing the sales cycle from start to finish, and effectively partner with your operations team. Here at Down to Earth, we pride ourselves in our commitment to our team and the communities we support. With over 1,200 employees spanning across 12 locations, we provide premium commercial landscape development, maintenance, and enhancement services serving multiple regions across Florida. We are invested in shaping the future of the green industry by focusing on community, continuous improvement, and quality every time. We approach each project with the same business strategy and principles that have made us successful for 30 years: surround yourself with team members that care and offer services that exceed client expectations. We strive to build long-term relationships by exemplifying value through superior work. Come and experience the Down to Earth difference! Join our team and work alongside Florida’s best landscape and irrigation professionals. We offer the perfect place to work, learn, and grow. Learn more by visiting our website at www.dtelandscape.com. Down To Earth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We strive to recruit, develop, and retain top candidates by providing an engaging culture and opportunities to grow and develop. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Requirements

Minimum 2-3 years of sales experience in B2B or the commercial landscape industry
Valid Florida Driver’s License and the ability to pass an MVR check
HS Diploma or GED equivalent
Must be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite
Effective oral and written communication skills
Not afraid to make cold calls regularly as part of the sales process
Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail
Flexibility and willingness to adapt in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a sales strategy that aligns with our business objectives
Build, manage and maintain a robust sales pipeline within an assigned territory
Develop strong relationships with internal partners, prospective customers, and existing clients
Meet with prospective customers to understand their needs and provide value-added solutions
Drive revenue growth by identifying and closing commercial landscape accounts targeting Class A and B properties, schools, universities, HOA’s, multi-family subdivisions, hospitals, etc.
Provide creative landscape solutions as a part of the proposal process
Create bids for proposal and negotiate contracts
Report on all sales activity as requested by the leadership team
Perform other duties as assigned by the leadership team