Business Development - Landscape

Benchmark Companies is an installer of bulk landscape materials (mulch) who is seeking candidates for an open Business Development position. Candidates will be responsible for cultivating and growing relationships with partners who rely on a third party to perform mulch installation on their properties.

The successful candidate will be self-directed, possess high integrity and a strong work ethic. If you have strong character, sales aptitude and are familiar with the landscape contracting business or bulk organic materials, we are interested in talking to you!

Benchmark Companies is a privately held company built on strong values, and we want team members looking to contribute to our culture and grow with us.

The Landscape Materials Sales candidate promotes and is accountable for consistent sales growth and customer relationship management for the assigned territory. Sales growth should include new account development in addition to maintaining and building upon the existing customer relationships within our current service area.

Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain business relationships with current customers and prospective customers to generate new business and overall sales growth

Conduct both phone and in-person outside sales calls with existing and potential customers

Track and assess current market conditions and products that are influential and beneficial for current and future business

Develop and present clear, effective written proposals/quotations for current and prospective customers

Maintain the customer database for existing and potential customers

Be proactive and strategic in managing the assigned territory and business

Requirements:

Minimum of 3 years experience of sales or business development in a related industry

Strong written and verbal communication

Appropriate response to customer issues or complaints

Strong organizational skills

Benefits Include:

Salary plus commission

Company provided vehicle for business use

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Paid time off

Paid Holidays