Business Development Representative

Cogent Talent Solutions

  • Birmingham, Alabama
  • 13 days ago
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    Skills

    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
    • Business Developmentunmatched
    • Cold Calling Skillsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Satisfactionunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Field Salesunmatched
    • Home Inspectionsunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Landscapingunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Quality Metricsunmatched
    • Revenue Growthunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Sales Managementunmatched
    • Sales Prospectingunmatched
    • Service Deliveryunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Track Customer Issuesunmatched
    • Tuition Reimbursementunmatched
    • Up-Sellingunmatched

    Description

    Outside Sales Representative / Account Manager

    Position Overview

    The Outside Sales Representative / Account Manager is responsible for driving revenue growth within the lawn care and landscaping sector through proactive prospecting, client relationship development, and effective account management. This role requires a disciplined sales approach, strong communication skills, and the ability to oversee service delivery to ensure customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

    $55,000 - $75,000 a year

    Key Responsibilities

    • Identify and pursue new business opportunities through structured prospecting, cold calling, and targeted outreach
    • Develop and maintain long‑term relationships with residential and commercial clients
    • Manage assigned accounts, ensuring consistent communication, service accuracy, and timely follow‑up
    • Oversee the execution of sold jobs to confirm alignment with project specifications, timelines, and quality standards
    • Conduct routine property inspections to verify service quality and identify improvement opportunities
    • Evaluate existing accounts for potential service enhancements and upsell opportunities
    • Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, job details, and sales activities within company systems
    • Collaborate with operational teams to support efficient job scheduling, service delivery, and process improvement initiatives

    Qualifications & Requirements

    • Prior experience in outside sales, cold calling, or lead‑generation‑focused roles preferred
    • Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
    • Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and maintain a structured schedule
    • Comfortable working outdoors and visiting client properties regularly
    • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required
    • Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, and commitment to high‑quality service
    Company benefits
    Holidays / PTO
    Tuition reimbursement
    We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBirmingham, Alabama
    Websitehttp://www.cogentanalytics.com

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