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401(k)
401(k) matching
Company parties
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Training & development
We are an ever-growing landscaping and lawn care company in Duluth, MN seeking a Commercial Business Development Manager to drive long-term commercial sales growth and account management. This role is focused on relationship-based selling, not quick wins. The right candidate plays the long game—building trust, expanding accounts, and turning strong networks into recurring commercial contracts. This is a highly visible, revenue-driving role responsible for managing existing commercial clients while actively developing new business through networking, prospecting, and strategic account management.
Required Qualifications Education, Experience & Personal Attributes -Bachelor’s degree preferred in business, marketing, construction management, horticulture, or a related field; -equivalent industry experience strongly considered and often preferred. -3+ years of B2B sales, business development, or account management experience, preferably in: -Commercial lawn care and / or landscaping -Construction, facilities services, snow, property services/management, or related trades -Proven experience managing long sales cycles and relationship-based selling -Demonstrated success growing existing accounts through upselling and cross-selling -Experience working with commercial clients such as: Developers & businesses Property & facilities managers Owners / asset managers -Strong relationship-building and networking skills -Adaptable, confident, and motivated in a fast-paced, seasonal business environment -Comfortable with CRM systems -Ability to collaborate with operations and estimating teams -Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable owning a revenue number -Track record of meeting or exceeding revenue goals (target: ~$1M annually) -Clean and valid Driver’s License
Key Responsibilities Business Development & Sales -Drive $1M+ in annual sales through commercial maintenance, enhancements, and snow removal -Comfortable with cold and warm outreach, in-person meetings, and site visits -Conduct B2B outreach targeting developers, businesses, HOA’s, property owners, facilities managers, asset managers, and other key decision-makers -Manage accounts leads once assigned -Assemble and sell bids for commercial services in collaboration with operations and estimating teams -Actively cross-sell services to existing clients once contracts are in place
Relationship & Account Management -Take ownership of existing commercial accounts, serving as the primary relationship manager Develop long-term partnerships that lead to repeat business, expanded scopes, and future projects Maintain regular client touchpoints to ensure satisfaction, identify opportunities, and strengthen loyalty Build trust internally by working closely with Operations Managers to ensure accurate, timely quotes and smooth project handoffs
Networking & Market Presence -Represent the company at networking events, industry functions, and community opportunities Build and maintain a strong local network with those who influence commercial property decisions Proactively identify new opportunities through relationship-building—not just cold selling
Marketing -Manage communications between 3rd Party Marketing vendor -Act as the main point of contact between the 3rd Party Marketing vendor and company
Compensation & Benefits
Job Type: Full Time 40 hours / week
Salary Range: $50,000-$65,000 annually (based on experience and performance) Additional Compensation: 5% Uncapped commission
Benefits Include: Health and Dental Insurance Flexible schedule with accessible Time-off requests Referral program ($300 after referral completes 3 months of employment) Minnesota Sick & Safe Time (1 hour earned per 30 hours worked) 401(k) with employer match up to 4% after 6 months of full-time employment
Schedule: 8–10 hour shifts Day shift Monday through Friday