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Erosion Control Business Development Manager

SiteOne Landscape Supply, Atlanta, GA, United States


Company Overview
SiteOne Landscape Supply is the largest national distributor of landscaping products across the United States and Canada. As a leading supplier of wholesale goods for green industry professionals, we have a long history of serving those who design, build, and maintain outdoor spaces – from lawns and gardens to golf courses, sport fields and more. We pride ourselves on knowing our customers and their business better than anyone else and providing them with a one‑stop shop of extensive inventory covering irrigation, lighting, turf and landscape maintenance, hardscapes, nursery, and pest control supplies.

At SiteOne, we are passionate about delivering an outstanding customer experience and will stop at nothing to help our customers win. We know that our associates are the key to this success, and our commitment to the SiteOne DNA and support for our associates through development programs, benefits, and perks align with our vision to “Be a Great Place to Work for Our Associates”. We foster a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement. With over 700 locations and exciting expansion ahead, now is the perfect time to join SiteOne and grow Stronger Together™!

Position Overview
The Erosion Control Business Development Manager plays a vital role in the sales organization at SiteOne. This role is responsible for prospecting new accounts and expanding margin dollars within under‑penetrated accounts, while owning and developing a defined territory.

We are seeking a results‑driven individual who serves as a trusted advisor to contractors, engineers, developers, and public regulatory agencies and municipal stakeholders. In this role, you will help customers navigate complex site conditions, regulatory requirements, and constructability challenges by combining strong sales execution with technical credibility across erosion control, geosynthetics, and stormwater solutions.

Success in this role requires solution‑selling, early project engagement, and the ability to influence outcomes across heavy civil, DOT, commercial, and land development projects.

What you'll do:

Demonstrate strong prospecting skills to identify new accounts and key decision‑makers

Manage a book of business consisting of accounts currently doing little or no business with SiteOne, leveraging solution‑selling techniques to expand margin dollars

Use Territory Alignment tools to prioritize and target focus accounts and sales activity

Act as a technical resource for customers across erosion control, geosynthetics, and stormwater solutions, partnering with internal specialists and vendors as needed

Support customers across heavy civil, DOT, commercial, and land development projects through planning, pre‑bid, and solution‑development conversations

Ensure customers are aware of and utilizing all SiteOne capabilities, including SiteOne University, vendor support, and the Partner’s Program

Partner and communicate effectively with Sales Support Representatives, Line of Business Specialists, and branch associates to ensure accurate order placement, fulfillment follow‑through, and a positive customer experience

Facilitate effective hand‑off of customers to branch personnel or Key Account Managers when appropriate

Resolve customer complaints by investigating issues and developing effective solutions

Report progress against opportunities and share verifiable outcomes

Leverage CRM tools to manage account activity, track opportunities, document customer interactions, and report on pipeline and performance

Skills We Are Seeking

3+ years of sales experience , preferably in business development or account management

Experience in erosion control, geosynthetics, stormwater, civil construction, or site development strongly preferred

Proven prospecting, negotiation, conflict resolution, and customer service skills, with the ability to access and influence decision‑makers

Understanding of the sales cycle and solution‑selling techniques

Ability to clearly communicate value propositions and differentiate SiteOne products and services

Effective at connecting with and influencing key stakeholders across construction and regulatory environments

Strong presentation and communication skills

Ability to think quickly, make sound decisions, and manage priorities independently

Proficiency using CRM tools to organize accounts, manage opportunities, and drive consistent sales execution

College degree in Business, Management, or related discipline preferred; equivalent experience considered

High school diploma or equivalent required

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays

DailyPay available!

401k with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Lucrative Associate Referral Program

Company Apparel and Work Boot Vouchers

Opportunity for Advancement

Paid Training and Business Certifications Available

Free Counseling Services/Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Product Discounts

Most Branches never work Sundays!

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED OF INDIVIDUALS PERFORMING THE JOB. THE QUALIFICATIONS DETAILED IN THIS JOB DESCRIPTION ARE NOT CONSIDERED THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE JOB, BUT RATHER AS GUIDELINES. THEY MAY VARY FROM POSITION TO POSITION.

SiteOne Landscape Supply is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all associates and all applicants for employment. All employment decisions at SiteOne—including those relating to hiring, promotion, transfers, benefits, compensation, placement, and termination—will be made without regard to race, color, national origin, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, age, veteran status, uniform service, pregnancy, disability, or any other factor protected by applicable law.

If you are ever unsure whether a message is really from SiteOne, here’s how to protect yourself from recruiting scams:

SiteOne will never ask for payment, sensitive personal info, or documents over email, messaging apps, or interviews

All SiteOne job openings and updates will be posted on our official careers page: https://careers.siteone.com/

SiteOne job related emails will be sent with a @siteone.com. All other variations are likely fraudulent.

You can always reach our SiteOne team directly at Recruiting@siteone.com to confirm

Starting pay will depend on factors such as location and experience, and will always meet or exceed applicable state and local minimum wage laws.

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