Business Development Manager

Come Join the Green Garden Group Team!

About Green Garden Group:

Green Garden Group is focused on acquiring leading landscape businesses to bring together the best high-end landscaping operators in a particular market to share in the benefits of increased scale. Our mission is to provide best-in-class leadership and deeper resources while fostering market-leading strategic insights from across our group of companies, allowing each business to meet their full potential. Our approach is to preserve the entrepreneurial spirit and specific attributes that enabled the success of each business while providing access to a deeper tool set to better support future growth.

We are currently looking to add an experienced commercial landscape Business Development Manager to our team. We operate four branches around the Chicagoland area, each with their own set of deep client relationships. We are seeking someone to come in a continue to develop our combined partnership model, allowing clients access to the sophistication and peace of mind they have come to expect from a multi-branch organization of our combined size and scale.

Position Description:

The Business Development Manager is responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities for the company, focused on the Commercial Landscape and Commercial Snow clients. The Business Development Manager will be responsible for creating and implementing a sales strategy to drive business growth, developing relationships with new potential clients, and managing the sales process in conjunction with branch leadership to ensure all the client’s expectations are met.

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities for the company, including commercial properties, corporate campuses, educational institutions, and similar class A properties.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive sales strategy to drive business growth and achieve revenue targets. We are deeply committed to growing our commercial services segment and are aggressively targeting double digit revenue growth.
• Build and maintain relationships with potential clients through various channels, including networking events, cold-calling, and follow-up communication.
• Manage the sales process from initial contact to closing the sale, including creating and presenting proposals, negotiating contracts, and managing client expectations
• Attend industry events and associations to network and stay up-to-date on industry trends
• Monitor market trends and assess the competitive landscape to identify opportunities for growth and expansion.
• Collaborate closely with the operations team to ensure smooth transitions of new business and maintain high levels of client satisfaction.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in business development, sales, or a related field
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with CRM software (We utilize Aspire and Hubspot)

Why We Are Your Employer of Choice:

• Fast growing company with ability to build long-term career and take advantage of future opportunities within the organization
• Opportunity to build out business development function at a newly combined organization and flexibility to take ownership of processes and structure.
• Culture focused on employee professional development and individual growth
• Entrepreneurial nimbleness coupled with benefits of larger, professional organization
• Uncapped commissions
• Funded continuing education opportunities
• Medical insurance and dental insurance
• 401(k) with company match,
• Paid time-off and paid holidays
• Company vehicle