Business Developer General Description Ruppert Landscape is a family and employee-owned commercial landscape construction and management company headquartered in Montgomery County, MD with operations in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Texas, Delaware, and Tennessee. Our mission is to provide opportunities for our people, take excellent care of our customers, and be good stewards of the environment and our community. Responsibilities: - Plan and lead branch marketing efforts - Monitor real estate and construction activity in, trade publications, public records, and the internet. - Identify potential new customers and create lead generation - Secure opportunities to assist customers in budgeting and pre-construction phases - Consistently utilize a contact management system or software (CRM) - Understanding and identifying opportunities in the market, local networking, and relationship building with targeted potential customers - Involvement and participation with trade organizations and associations - Conduct needs and assessments for branch sales plans and projected branch growth - Assist in estimating, creating, and presenting proposals - Prospecting and closing on business with new or existing customers and maintaining long-term client relationships Qualifications: - Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment - Have a track record of success in developing business-to-business relationships and generating opportunities to win commercial construction contracts. - Knowledge of the commercial construction industry and the local market. - Strong organizational and communication skills. - Ability to negotiate with Stakeholders, General Contractors, and Architects. What we provide: - Competitive salary - Medical benefits with dental and vision - Flexible Spending Account - 401(k) plan - Flexible work/life balance - Family-oriented company culture Ruppert Landscape is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.