Business Development Associate jobs in Waukegan, IL

Are you interested in joining a dynamic and growing business that values the unique aspirations of its employees, encourages progressive practices and offers the opportunity to provide customized and exceptional client service?  Yellowstone Landscape is now hiring a sales professional for our Wauconda Branch.  As a Business Development Manager, you will play an instrumental role in the connection between Yellowstone Landscape and our prospective clients — listening, consulting and building lasting relationships.

Yellowstone Landscape is dedicated to excellence in commercial landscaping.  As the largest privately-owned commercial landscaping company in the nation, we offer exciting career opportunities for Landscape Professionals across the United States.  To learn more, please visit our website: www.yellowstonelandscape.com.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for driving the relationship development functions for the Wauconda market.
• Prospect profitable commercial landscape maintenance opportunities.
• Build strong, long-lasting relationships with prospective and new clientele.
• Produce professionally-written proposals and communications for clientele and for internal use.
• Review specifications and contract documentation for each project.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree required and a Bachelor's Degree preferred; relevant experience will be considered.
• Prior experience with a record of success in a consultative sales environment.
• Prior landscape operations management experience required.
• A passion for service excellence.
• Superb professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must be highly-motivated with excellent time management skills.

Compensation

We offer a competitive salary along with an aggressive commission structure and a full benefit plan including medical, dental, 401K with a company match, and PTO.