Landscape Business Development Associate

Job Summary The Landscape Business Development Associate is a motivated, outgoing, and results-driven individual responsible for generating new business and driving sales growth within Weller Brothers' Landscape Division.

This position combines a strong understanding of landscape design and construction with an emphasis on outbound sales, prospecting, networking, and developing new customer relationships.

The ideal candidate is passionate about creating exceptional outdoor spaces while actively seeking opportunities to introduce Weller Brothers' services to new residential and commercial customers.

This individual will identify prospective clients, develop creative and practical landscape solutions, prepare proposals, and guide customers through the sales process while consistently working to exceed customer expectations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and competency satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform this job.

Business Development and Sales Proactively identify, pursue, and develop new residential and commercial landscape construction opportunities throughout the Rochester market.

Generate new business through outbound sales calls, direct customer outreach, networking, referrals, and community involvement.

Research and identify potential customers, including homeowners, builders, developers, property managers, contractors, and commercial businesses.

Build and maintain strong business relationships with prospective and existing customers.

Manage the sales process from initial prospecting and customer consultation through proposal development, closing the sale, and transitioning the project to the appropriate operations team.

Develop and implement strategies to increase market presence, generate qualified leads, and achieve established sales goals.

Participate in community events, professional organizations, and industry associations to develop relationships and promote Weller Brothers.

Maintain an active pipeline of prospective customers and projects, ensuring consistent follow-up and accurate documentation in the CRM system.

Prepare and deliver professional sales presentations, estimates, and proposals that communicate the value of Weller Brothers' landscape services.

Identify opportunities for additional landscape projects and services with existing customers.

Landscape Design and Project Development Meet with prospective customers to understand their landscaping needs, preferences, budgets, and project expectations.

Prepare landscape designs, estimates, planting schemes, and project proposals, presenting them to customers in a timely, effective, and professional manner.

Develop creative, innovative, and practical landscape solutions that incorporate appropriate plant materials, hardscape features, and current industry trends.

Plan proposed landscape impro...