Business Development Representative

We are looking for a highly experienced individual with a proven record of driving results to join our team as Business Development Representative!

This is an opportunity to work for a closely held company that is developing market share and growth in the Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC markets. Our company specializes in providing comprehensive Tree Care services to high end residential, commercial, and industrial clients**. Sesmas Tree Service, LLC** is led by ownership and management with decades of experience in the green industry.

The primary role of the Business Developer is to prospect for new clients by networking, cold calling, marketing, or other means of generating interest from potential clients.

• Works closely with an assigned sales manager and pursues business opportunities within established markets.
• Develop solutions and perform presentations. Work with our team to develop proposals that get to the root of the clients' needs, address their concerns, and achieves their objectives.
• Participate in pricing the solution/service.
• Handle objections by clarifying, emphasizing agreements, and working through differences to a positive conclusion. Use a variety of styles to persuade or negotiate appropriately.
• Responsible for providing general account management to assigned customer accounts including sales presentations, customer service, and contract renewals.
• Works closely with the operations team operating in the assigned market.
• Reports directly to owner or General Manager

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

PROSPECT DEVELOPMENT

• Actively markets and performs cold calls to generate interest in our service lines.
• Is proficient in networking and diligently seeks and follows up on earned referrals.
• Actively promotes the brand and brand messaging on social media platforms.
• Works closely with Estimators and Project Managers to create estimates for various projects and opportunities.
• Present proposals to clients or prospect clients
• Tracks all activity in the CRM module of the company operating system
• Attend industry functions, such as association events and conferences, and provide feedback and information on market and creative trends.
• Present to and consult with mid and senior level management on business trends with a view to developing new services, products, and distribution channels.
• Identify opportunities for campaigns, services, and distribution channels that will lead to an increase in sales.
• Using knowledge of the market and competitors, identify and develop the company’s unique selling propositions and differentiators.

ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT

This role manages customer satisfaction at a high level. Account Executives and Operations Supervisors provide day-to-day support to our clients, under the oversight of the General Manager.

• Serves as the point of contact for assigned client accounts.
• Liaises between client and operations, accounting, and senior management.
• Follows up on all requests in a timely manner.
• Entertains clients following established professional guidelines.
• Establishes and maintains a log of client contact in the company operating system.
• Oversees client surveys and professionally responds to feedback.
• Participates in local client-driven activities i.e. operational meetings, meet & greets, lunch & learn.

QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Over 2 years of successful B2B sales or business development experience.
• Leading producer in sales generation with a proven track record of success in exceeding sales quotas.
• Expertise in relationship and solution-based sales approaches in understanding and meeting client’s needs.
• Skilled in developing and implementing marketing strategies to drive revenue growth through innovative ideas.
• Experienced with successful sales presentations, contract negotiations, and budget management.
• Successful in establishing, developing, and executing company objectives and surpassing targeted goals.
• Strong business/sales acumen, excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence, plan, implement, and manage at strategic and operational levels to drive revenue growth.
• Works well individually and collaboratively, to tactfully market services and products to prospective and existing clients.
• Results-driven, strategic, motivated, conscientious, diligent, organized, innovative, and a self-starter.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Experience:

• Business development: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person