Sales & Business Development Manager

Sales & Business Development ManagerEco Lawn is experiencing sustained growth and a high volume of qualified leads across residential, commercial and sports markets. We’re now seeking a Sales & Business Development Manager to help us better service this demand, strengthen client relationships, and convert more of the opportunities already coming in.This role isn’t about cold-calling or chasing random prospects — it’s about turning warm, qualified leads into happy customers through better follow-up, smarter systems, and a genuine consultative approach.You’ll work closely with our Director, Operations, and Estimating teams to refine our customer journey and ensure every quote gets the attention it deserves.Key ResponsibilitiesLead Conversion & Relationship Building – Proactively follow up on quotes, engage customers with timely offers, and ensure all warm leads are given proper attention.Business Development – Identify and nurture high-value commercial and trade relationships (architects, schools, childcare, landscapers).Sales Strategy & Execution – Support the Director in refining sales processes, pipeline management, and the integration of AI-assisted follow-ups.CRM Ownership – Maintain clean, accurate data in Pipedrive and use it to forecast and prioritise effectively.Customer Consultation – Present solutions confidently and professionally, both remotely and on-site when required.Collaboration – Work with marketing to enhance campaigns and feedback lead quality insights; liaise with operations to ensure a smooth handover from quote to install.About YouYou’ll thrive in this role if you:Are a natural closer who genuinely enjoys following up and winning deals.Have experience in sales within a home improvement, landscaping, or construction-related industry.Understand pipeline management and how to balance multiple opportunities simultaneously.Are process-driven, tech-comfortable (CRM, automation tools), and hungry to improve systems as you go.Have excellent communication skills and can represent a premium brand confidently.Are proactive, disciplined, and motivated by results rather than micromanagement.Why Join Eco LawnJoin a respected, growing brand with strong inbound lead flow.Help shape the future of AI-assisted sales and customer experience in NZ’s landscaping sector.Work closely with an innovative leadership team that values initiative, efficiency, and creative thinking.Attractive base salary + performance incentives.