Commercial & Residential Lawn Care Sales Representative
About the Employer
Our client is a well-established, family-owned lawn care and maintenance business. Based in Hazleton, PA with a primary service territory extending through the Lehigh Valley and into New Jersey, they provide safe, high-quality maintenance and treatment services. This organization treats all employees like family and offers a highly supportive work environment, making it an excellent home for professionals looking to escape the rigid corporate culture of massive industry competitors.
About the Position
Our client is seeking a dedicated and results-driven Sales Representative to support the continued growth and expansion of their residential and commercial business lines. Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will play a key role in securing long-term, renewable contracts as well as one-time projects to directly contribute to the overall success of the division.
Responsibilities
- Drive new business development by building strong relationships with key clients and identifying new market opportunities
- Establish and achieve sales objectives, including monthly proposal and revenue targets aligned with branch goals.
- Build and manage a robust sales pipeline to support sustainable branch growth across the territory.
- Collaborate with the General Manager to develop and execute a comprehensive divisional sales plan aligned with corporate objectives.
- Monitor competitor activity by maintaining detailed records of information gathered through bids and market research.
- Prepare and present regular status reports on proposals, weekly activities, and sales progress.
- Forecast weekly sales goals, track performance against targets, and identify profitable new work.
Requirements
- 1 to 5 years of sales experience, preferably within the lawn care, pest control, or pesticide application industry.
- Ability to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License within six months of employment, which the company will pay for.
- Strong understanding of lawn care practices, chemical treatments, and pesticide applications; experience with Real Green Systems is a plus.
- Valid driver’s license with a minimum of 5 years of clean driving history, and the ability to pass a strict MVR check.
- Ability to pass a mandatory DOT drug screening, which strictly prohibits the use of medicinal marijuana for those driving company vehicles.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, alongside strong organizational and time-management skills.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $50,000 - $60,000.
- Lucrative commission structure driven by both one-time and recurring revenue.
- Company-provided vehicle, gas card, and corporate credit card.
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Generous Paid Time Off.
- Ongoing career development programs and paid industry licensing.
