Regional Business Development Manager
Company: Simple and Grand
Location: Market-based role
Employment Type: Full-time
About Simple and Grand
Simple and Grand is a fast-growing seasonal container and decor company serving residential and commercial clients across multiple Midwest markets. We specialize in delivering beautiful, high-quality seasonal planters and exterior decor with a strong focus on service, design, and customer experience.
We are looking for a driven, relationship-focused Regional Business Development Manager to help grow one of our key markets.
Position Overview
The Regional Business Development Manager is responsible for driving growth within an assigned market. This role combines proactive sales, customer retention, relationship management, and local market development.
The ideal candidate is highly motivated, organized, personable, and comfortable pursuing new business without relying solely on inbound leads. This person should enjoy building relationships, identifying opportunities, following up consistently, and representing the Simple and Grand brand in a professional and energetic way.
Key ResponsibilitiesNew Business Development
· Proactively pursue new residential and commercial customers within the assigned market
· Identify and contact high-potential prospects, including businesses, neighborhoods, property managers, HOAs, offices, restaurants, retailers, and homeowners
· Build a consistent sales pipeline through outreach, referrals, networking, local partnerships, and in-market prospecting
· Follow up with prospects and convert opportunities into seasonal customers
· Represent Simple and Grand professionally in all sales conversations
Customer Retention & Account Growth
· Build strong relationships with existing customers, especially larger accounts
· Ensure key clients are happy, supported, and unlikely to cancel
· Identify opportunities to expand customer accounts across seasons
· Communicate customer needs, concerns, and feedback to the internal team
· Help maintain a premium customer experience from sale through delivery
Market Growth
· Own market-level growth goals and help drive strong annual growth
· Work closely with marketing and customer service to convert demand into sales
· Support local brand awareness and reputation within the assigned market
· Track prospects, sales activity, customer feedback, and growth opportunities
· Help Simple and Grand become the preferred seasonal planter and decor provider in the market
Internal Collaboration
· Coordinate with operations, logistics, customer service, and leadership to ensure customer expectations are met
· Communicate market trends, customer preferences, and competitive insights
· Help improve sales processes, retention systems, and local growth strategies
· Participate in regular performance and pipeline reviews
Ideal Candidate
The right person for this role is:
· Self-motivated and comfortable prospecting daily
· Strong at building trust and long-term relationships
· Competitive, goal-oriented, and accountable
· Professional, polished, and customer-focused
· Organized and able to manage many prospects and customers at once
· Comfortable working independently while staying connected to the broader team
· Positive, energetic, and aligned with a high-quality service brand
· Willing to be hands-on in helping grow a market
Preferred Experience
· Sales, business development, account management, or customer success experience
· Experience with residential services, commercial accounts, landscaping, outdoor living, home services, design, decor, real estate, property management, or hospitality is a plus
· Strong communication and follow-up skills
· CRM or sales pipeline experience preferred
· Comfortable with phone, email, in-person outreach, and local networking
Why Join Simple and Grand?
This is an opportunity to help build and grow a premium seasonal brand in a defined market. The right person will have the ability to make a visible impact, build meaningful customer relationships, and play an important role in the continued growth of the company.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief note explaining why you would be a strong fit for this role. We are especially interested in candidates who are proactive, relationship-driven, and excited about helping grow a high-quality brand.
Pay: $60,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Retirement plan
Work Location: On the road
