Business Development Manager
Job Type
Full-time
Description

Walpole Outdoors is seeking a driven, relationship-focused Business Development Manager – Southeast to accelerate growth across our B2B channels. This role is responsible for expanding our Design-Build, Specifier, and Commercial partner network while generating new revenue through both existing relationships and untapped accounts.


The territory for this role covers Central and South Florida


The ideal candidate brings a strong hunter mentality, deep industry knowledge, and the ability to operate comfortably from job site to boardroom. This is a high-impact, autonomous role with meaningful influence on Walpole’s long-term growth strategy.

Requirements
  • Drive new sales growth across the Southeast territory to achieve a $6M annualized revenue run rate by 2028
  • Expand Walpole’s Design-Build, Specifier, and Commercial partner network by communicating our differentiated portfolio of products, services, and installation capabilities
  • Partner with leadership to develop and execute a 3-year business plan for the territory
  • Identify, build, and maintain relationships with architects, specifiers, general contractors, property managers, and landscape professionals
  • Develop new B2B relationships with customers who have not previously partnered with Walpole
  • Serve as a trusted advisor using a consultative, solutions-oriented sales approach
  • Manage pipeline activity, forecasting, and reporting using Salesforce.com
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to maximize the effectiveness of Walpole’s B2B channel
  • Become a subject-matter expert in Walpole’s products, services, systems, and installation capabilities
  • Represent Walpole Outdoors at customer meetings, industry events, and trade shows
  • Track and report wins, losses, challenges, and opportunities within the territory
  • Act as the face of Walpole post-contract, supporting operations teams to ensure successful execution

Skills and Qualifications

Required:

· 8+ years of experience in exterior building products or landscape industry

· Proven success in B2B commercial sales with a strong hunter mentality

· Consultative, relationship-driven sales approach

· Comfortable operating from job site to executive level

· Strong communication, presentation, and CRM (Salesforce) skills

· Ability to travel 75–80% within the Southeast territory

· Must reside within the assigned territory

Preferred:

· Experience managing a $10M–$20M book of business

· Bachelor’s degree

Salary Description
$85,000 base + commission