Business Development Manager

Overview

Landscape Concepts Management has an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and goal-oriented Business Development Manager who will help us grow our North Shore market.

The Company
Why join Landscape Concepts Management? When you become our team member, you'll be joining a company that has proudly provided commercial grounds maintenance and snow removal services for over 40 years across the Chicago Metropolitan Area and Southeast Wisconsin. Our experienced and knowledgeable professionals have built a strong reputation for high quality and exceptional service. Landscape Concepts Management does more than maintain landscapes - we provide long-term solutions that create landscapes for life.

The Business Development Manager (BDM) is responsible for selling commercial landscape & maintenance services to new clients. As the first point of contact for potential clients, you will be responsible for nurturing and developing client relationships. Your role as a brand ambassador fits a professional with a growth mindset and the ability to craft the exact right solution for clients.

• 3+ years in the commercial landscape industry and 5+ years in sales
• Strong organization, networking, planning, prioritization, and time management skills
• Experience and success in increasing revenue through generation of leads
• Shows an understanding of the challenges facing the industry and demonstrates knowledge of the operational attention to detail that will be required to succeed within the industry
• Capacity to make critical judgments, solve problems and demonstrate careful attention to detail
• Determination to exceed the goals of position, department, and company by working independently and as an effective leader
• Experience managing sales and estimation processes (job costing, proposals, etc.)
• Exceptional interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills
• An unrelenting drive to succeed
• Driven to earn commission

• Competitive salary, plus exceptional incentive pay based on closed sales
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Vehicle reimbursement package
• Full suite of health insurance – medical, dental, vision, etc.
• 401(k) with company match
• Professional development opportunities
• Exceptional company culture

In Chicago, you'll experience the best of both worlds:
Big City Amenities and Suburban Living. You're near beautiful Lake Michigan, the "Magnificent Mile", Millennium Park, Willis Tower, and various professional sports teams including the White Sox, Bulls, and Black hawks.