Business Development Agent
8 days ago
Orange
Job Description Marina Landscape, Inc. provides a family atmosphere where each of its team members are valued, and their ideas heard. Marina Landscape is 100% employee-owned, our employees share as the company grows and prospers. Join Marina Landscape, Inc. and become an owner! Job Description: Business Development Agent CLASSIFICATION PURPOSE Marina Landscape, Inc. is hiring a Business Development Agent to join our team in Orange, California. We’re looking for a driven, organized, and goal-oriented sales professional with experience in construction, landscape, or related industries. This position is critical to generating new business, maintaining key client relationships, and supporting long-term company growth. Key Responsibilities: SALES SKILLS • Achieves monthly and annual sales goals, Hit Rate, Gross Profit for Public and Private Construction as set for each year, • Generates 30% of bid volume by bringing leads that are not publicly advertised, • Contacts a minimum of 10 clients per day to develop close relationships with clients and the ability to get work, leads, feedback and last look from clients, • Ability to get 70% job feedback from clients SALES ACTIVITIES AND INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE • Develop public relations; remain abreast of industry trends; maintain the top 20 clients of your assigned market sector and complete a profile for each client on Marina’s Client Relationship Manager (MCRM), • Maintains a marketing calendar by visiting clients weekly and providing a monthly status report on client engagement., • Perform daily follow up calls. Contact clients and provide feedback on all current bidding projects, • Manage and follow up all open jobs, • Complete a bid transmittal for each job in preparation for the margin meeting discussion, • Provide a preliminary turnover for all awarded jobs, • Assist in contract negotiations until the final contract is executed, • Respond to a client’s Invitation to Bid (ITB) on the same day, if not immediately. This is a top priority for Marina., • Analyze and generate all sales reports as required to the Business Development Manager, • Learn and understand the construction industry (Union Affiliations, Laws, Regulations, Contract, Trades, Products), • Review all jobs with Estimator. Provide scope of work and review the scope letter before bid day, • Attend association and industry networking events and conferences monthly PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE • Utilize computer skills, information technology, and MS Office applications effectively., • Provide excellent service (e.g., accurate, complete, and timely) to clients, work-site partners, and company staff in a courteous and efficient manner., • Learn and understand how to use internal Marina software and applications to effectively create a culture of success and ongoing business and goal achievement., • Learn and understand the Landscape Industry including irrigation, planting and Erosion Control/Hydroseeding Experience: • 3 years of Sales experience (ideally in construction, landscaping, or a related industry), • Proven ability to meet or exceed sales goals (revenue, hit rate, gross profit), • Strong client relationship management skills, • Ability to handle high-volume outreach (daily client contact and follow-ups) COMPETENCIES • Sales: Builds and maintains client relationships, develops new business, tracks leads and proposals, forecasts sales, and consistently meets targets., • Business Acumen: Demonstrates strong financial and operational knowledge of the landscape industry to drive revenue and profitability., • Results Oriented: Focuses on achieving goals efficiently, prioritizing outcomes over processes with clear, measurable objectives., • Marketing: Actively participates in industry groups, executes marketing plans, and promotes the company brand to grow market share., • Negotiation: Skilled at negotiating effectively and diplomatically, resolving conflicts while maintaining strong relationships., • Customer Service: Exceeds customer expectations by communicating clearly, listening carefully, and addressing concerns promptly., • Interpersonal Skills: Builds positive, respectful, and collaborative work relationships with effective communication.Salary range: $70,304-$90,000 annually DOE KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS The Key Performance Indicators for this position will be specified at the time of appointment. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • 401(k), • Medical Insurance, • Dental insurance, • Flexible spending account, • Life insurance, • Paid time off, • Retirement plan, • Vision insurance Work Location: Orange, CA 92868 Marina Landscape, Inc. provides a family atmosphere where each of its team members are valued, and their ideas heard. Marina Landscape is 100% employee-owned, our employees share as the company grows and prospers. Join Marina Landscape, Inc. and become an owner! Powered by JazzHR 0U0RFfrAmd