Business Development Sales

Business Development Position

At Gothic Landscape, we are about delivering extraordinary customer service, building authentic relationships not only with our clients, but with our teams. With ingenuity, vision and dedication, we transform landscapes that become the places people play, work and live. As the largest family-owned and operated landscaping company in the nation, we never forget why we do what we do… and who makes it all possible. Together, we create something unique that keeps on growing year after year.

This Business Development position will be based in Santa Clarita and will oversee a large territory to include areas throughout the San Fernando (Sherman Oaks, Glendale, Burbank), Santa Clarita/Valencia & Simi Valley. Candidates with hands on B2B selling experience in this territory is highly preferred. We offer a competitive guaranteed base salary + an UNCAPPED COMMISSION PLAN on all new sales contracts.

As a Business Developer, you must be self-driven, goal oriented, highly competitive and a relationship builder. Must have B2B experience in canvasing, prospecting, cold calling, networking and creating long term relationships with prospective HOA & commercial property clients. You will network, cold call, prospect, organize client lunch & learn presentations and attend industry trade show events to solidify new business contract opportunities.

Responsibilities of a Business Developer will include, but not limited to:

• Responsible for developing long-term relationships with current and prospective commercial property clients to further growth the landscape maintenance business in their market
• Market Gothic's landscape maintenance services by using their technical, organization and customer knowledge to add value to the customer and their property
• Prospect clients and bid opportunities within our business markets by daily cold calling and walk-ins
• Attend industry trade shows and events to network and build relationships with clients and property managers
• Organize and plan sales activities (daily and weekly) by reaching out to clients and property managers, scheduling appointments, client luncheons and other events as needed Create your own book of business within assigned territory by actively prospecting
• Have an interactive role with team during proposal process to ensure profitability

Skills & experience that are necessary as a Business Developer will include, but not limited to:

• Minimum of 3 years of B2B contract sales within the commercial facilities sector
• Relationship builder and accustomed to longer sales cycle
• Successful candidate must have excellent people skills, be able to solve problems creatively, have excellent oral and written communication skills
• A proven track record in developing and closing targeted sales
• Work flexible hours with the ability to attend sales events beyond the normal business hours.
• Must have strategic and analytical skills and the ability to "think outside the box"

Perks and pluses:

• Competitive base salary + an UNCAPPED commission structure
• Company paid take home vehicle, fuel card, cell phone & laptop
• Healthcare benefit program & 401K match program
• 9 paid holidays per year with 2 week paid vacation & sick leave
• Consistent Employee Appreciation Team Building Activities
• Fun and fast-paced working environment with a great work-life balance
• Paid training/certification and career advancement
• Gothic's company culture fosters growth, inspires longevity and rewards mutual loyalty

Base salary range (does not include uncapped commission): $75,000 - $85,000 Base per year (specific compensation may vary based on overall skills, experience and location). Overall total annual compensation with an UNCAPPED COMMISSION PLAN can be well over $100K based on individual performance.

Here at Gothic Landscape, we believe that your success is our success. The only thing missing is YOU. Apply Today!

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