National Accounts Director

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Corporate HR Remote, Memphis, Tennessee 38138

Job Description
Responsible for achieving sales goals and executing sales plans at a national level. Generates and secures new business‑to‑business (B2B) sales revenue by prospecting and adding new commercial customers. Generates revenue and/or profit margin in their accounts and territories. Focuses on national multi‑state accounts and prospects. Pro‑actively sells programs/services to new customers, through consistent market segment approach. This role typically targets accounts, consisting of national and large enterprise‑based accounts

Responsibilities

Primarily responsible for generating new business‑to‑business (B2B) sales revenue by prospecting and adding new national and regional commercial customers

Conducts lead follow‑up, retention calls and service calls through telemarketing, digital and person‑to‑person contact

Works collaboratively with Regional and Local Commercial Sales representatives, Regional Commercial Sales Managers and/or General Managers to define and share best practices offering the best solutions to commercial customers

Works with local Business Development Representatives, General Managers, Service Managers and Commercial Account Specialists to execute work, drive customer satisfaction and resolve customer issues in a timely manner

Penetrates new accounts and achieves sales plan in all key areas: new account generation

Develops and implements annual sales plans that encompass, upsells, and new sales to exceed goals

Competencies

Organizational Savvy

– Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people‑related organizational dynamics.

Cultivates Innovation

– Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.

Drives Vision and Purpose

– Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.

Customer Focus

– Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer‑centric solutions.

Business Insight

– Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelors degree (BS/BA) from a four‑year college or university or related work experience preferred

10+ years sales experience in business to business (B2B) sales and experience selling government and national accounts preferred

3 years of experience proposing and selling to C‑Suite executives

Extensive experience with Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Quote (RPQ) processes

Landscaping, lawncare, tree and shrub or pest management experience a PLUS

Valid Driver’s License required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of the organization’s products and/or services

Ability to influence executive leadership

Ability to travel more than 50% of the year

Ability to develop and execute prospecting strategies to aggressively grow new business

Advanced computer knowledge, efficiencies and understanding to include Excel, Word, Power Point, CRM platform, Outlook/Office 365. Proficiency with Salesforce.com strongly preferred.

Mathematical skill to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, commissions, proportions, percentages, area and volume.

Demonstrated consultative selling abilities

Ability to collaborate and influence internal and external shareholders

Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals

Ability to execute prospecting strategies for discovering and closing new accounts

Excellent interpersonal communication skills with internal associates and external customers

Multi‑facility teamwork, communication and collaboration

Physical Demands & Working Conditions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regularly required to:

Sit, stand, and walk

Use hands and arms to handle, feel, or reach

Speak and hear

Use close vision abilities

Occasionally required to:

Lift or move up to 25 lbs.

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Ability to speak, read and write fluently in English is required.

You MUST BE physically located in the United States while performing this job.

TruGreen is proud to affirm our commitment to hiring veterans. We recognize and appreciate the exceptional skills, dedication, and leadership that veterans bring to the workforce. By fostering an inclusive and diverse environment, we aim to leverage the unique experiences of veterans, creating a richer, more dynamic workplace.

Pay Ranges
$79,175.00 - $131,958.00

This range is based on the qualifications necessary for the position, including experience, training, and other considerations permitted by law. Factors that may be used when making an offer may include a candidate’s skills, experience, and geographic location, the expected quality and quantity of work, and internal pay alignment, as needed. Most candidates will start in the bottom half of the pay range. The upper end of the range will generally be reserved for candidates with extensive experience. An employee’s pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. In addition to monetary compensation, we offer benefits, including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance and Company‑matching 401(k) in addition to other programs and perks.

TruGreen is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. We encourage diverse candidates to apply to this position.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. To learn more, visit EEOC/EEO | TruGreen (

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