Business Development Agent

Marina Landscape, Inc. • Full-time • Orange, CA • $70.30k - $90k / year • 4d ago

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.

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

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