Business Development Manager

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A Business Development Manager is responsible for pursuing new sales while growing and maintaining customer relationships. This position develops client relationships, anticipates customer needs, troubleshoots problems, and closes sales. All employees are expected to carry out the company’s purpose and demonstrate our core values.

• Research and identify potential clients for our landscaping and snow removal services.
• Call on prospective clients, seek out, and build relationships with key decision-makers in these organizations.
• Work with other Schill team members to develop proposals that speak to the client’s needs and concerns.
• Handle objections by clarifying, emphasizing agreements, and working through differences to result in a positive outcome.
• Anticipate customer needs and make suggestions to enhance current or future locations.
• Attend industry functions and stay abreast of market trends.
• Be prepared to educate potential clients on current landscaping trends and practices.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

• Strong communication, written, and formal presentation skills.
• Proficiency in closing the sale.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, results‑oriented professional with the ability to work with minimal direction.
• Strong project management and customer relations skills.
• A positive attitude and a knack for working in a cooperative team environment.
• Must be extremely organized.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an outgoing personality.

• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record to meet fleet insurance standards.
• Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience.
• 3–5 years of business‑to‑business sales experience.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Suite and CRM systems.

Employees in this position should expect frequent local travel and must be able to offer flexibility with work hours outside of regular business hours to meet client needs. This position may require working from various locations or from home, as needed.

$135,000 – $150,000, based on experience.

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