Business Development Position Available In Union, North Carolina

Business Development

Brand:

Lawrence Companies LLC DBA Providence Landscape Group Location:

Indian Trail, NC, United States Date Posted:

Apr 18, 2025

Requisition Number:

516 Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Who We Are
At Providence Landscape Group, we understand that providing great service to customers is only part of what exemplifies an exceptionalpany. That’s why we offer superiormercial landscape services and take the time to create outstanding client relationships. These relationships enhance the customer experience as we be valued members of your team. More important, we’ll take the stress out of managing your landscape—and go above and beyond your expectations to win your trust. Our use of current technology and state-of-the art equipment, plus ourmitment to technical training for all employees, ensures that our clients receive both outstanding landscaping and superior customer service. We providepletemercial landscape programs, including landscape maintenance and management, landscape enhancements, and arbor care. As part of the Aspen Grove Landscape Companies, we offer the expertise and personal touch of a localpany, coupled with the support and vast resources of a national organization. Our Mission
Our mission is to take consistent pride in our work, ourpany, and our customer service. We measure our success in delivering on that mission in our clients’ satisfaction and continued business. Our Values
Quality

• The ability to understand the needs and expectations of our customers and staff, and to continuously provide services that satisfy those needs and exceed expectations.
  Integrity
•  To achieve the highest standards of integrity in all the services we deliver to customers. To provide a culture based on integrity and a continuous improvement process, enabling employees to achieve personal and career goals.
  Communication
• Nurturing relationships with our customers year after year, delivering services with honesty, loyalty, and good old-fashioned hard work.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Competitive Salary & Compensation Plan
Company Vehicle, Cell Phone & Laptop
Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Life Insurance
Voluntary LTD
401k (Match)
PTO
Paid Holidays
Paid Training & Development

POSITION SUMMARY

The Business Developer is responsible for the development and generation of new business opportunities and ie for their assigned markets. This individual will perform activities such as prospecting, leading sales opportunities, generatingpany awareness through association involvement, use of social media, and other activities as required to generate sales. The Business Developer reports directly to the Branch Manager of with a dotted line reporting relationship to the Director of Business Development. If you are looking for an opportunity to show your sales dominance, this is the position for you. Business Developers have the freedom to grow their book of business and control their earning destiny. Joining our team will offer you a high level of support to allow you to dominate the sales leaderboard.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop Sales Plan with Branch Manager for each assigned territory, to be updated regularly with report submittal.
Proactively canvas markets to seek out new business opportunities and fully build out CRM with all projects per market.
Develop and coordinate new strategic customer sales and relationships through the generation of new leads and penetration of key accounts.
Create opportunities by identifying client business objectives and needs, developing customer-specific solutions for those needs.
Exercise creativity and independent judgment in developing and evaluating sales and marketing strategies in selling a broad portfolio of services within a defined market.
Attending production staff meetings regularly to engage staff in sales cycle and provide updates to goals. Assist production teams on renewals on specific accounts.
Regular up-keep in specified systems of Sales Activity Calendar, monthly forecast planner, and all sales tracking information including contract bid, pending, and verbal opportunities. Develop and maintain customer database of key information on target clients (organizational structure, key contacts, business strategy, etc.)
Work with the Sales team and follow the Company Sales Process at all times. Leverage resources from acrosspanies to deliver desired oues.
Drive sales process from initial contact through strategy, proposal, presentation & successful conclusion of new business opportunities.
Follow debriefing guidelines for all sales opportunities and serve as a liaison to ensure new customer accounts are successfully transitioned to the Operations Team.
Follow up with new clients at intervals outlined inmunication plans.
Meet or exceed established new sales budgets.
Attending networking and marketing functions on a regular basis, representing thepany in the marketplace and various industry organizations and events.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of a high school diploma or GED. Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field preferred. A minimum of 3 years of prior sales experience within a relevant industry.
Experience selling in property/facility management is preferred but not required.
Financial acumen in understanding client operations and developing cost-effective solutions. Experience in Aspire Landscape Operating System preferred.

SKILLS & ABILITIES QUALIFICATIONS

Effective written and verbalmunication skills, withpetency in facilitation and business writing.
Excellent organizational and follow-up skills.
High level of networking and interpersonal skills.
Experience in successfully building relationships and influencing key decisions makers (of all levels).
High level of professionalism, responsibility, and accountability with the ability to operate under pressure and meet deadlines.
Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to identify and sell creative, solution-based contracts and enhancement opportunities that stay consistent with the brand image of thepany.
Financial acumen in understanding client operations and developing cost-effective solutions.
Demonstratespetitive drive & determination with results to support.
Ability to attend after-hours events when necessary (board meetings, networking events).
Proficiency in or knowledge of using a variety ofputer software applications, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Must be able to maintain appropriate confidentiality.
Must always represent the Company in a positive and professional manner.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Key:

Rarely = less than 10% Occasionally = up to 33% Frequently = up to 66% Continuously = 67% to 100%

Rarely:

 Crawling, climbing on/off truck, climbing poles, gripping, color vision, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, balancing, lifting up to 50 lbs.

Occasionally:

 Stooping, kneeling, squatting, body twisting, sense of touch, manual dexterity, lifting over 10 lbs to 50 lbs, reaching, range of motion, lifting, carrying.

Frequently:

Standing, walking, seeing distant, depth perception, climbing stairs, lifting up to 10 lbs.

Continuously:

 Sitting, speaking clearly, seeing, reading, hearing

• speech range Benefits
  We offer apetitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security.

Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable amodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees. An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note:

All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Notice to

Agencies:

We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will be the property of thepany, and no fees orpensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.