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James Olson Jr

Landscape Business Developer
Raleigh,NC

Summary

Energetic Business Developer proudly offering 30 years' experience boosting growth opportunities for companies in the Landscape sector. Highly astute in building lucrative relationships. A business-minded professional with a drive to deliver excellent presentations that turn leads into clients.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Developer

The Landscape Guys
Charlotte, NC
05.2023 - 02.2024
  • Developed and implemented strategic business plans to identify new markets, increase sales and maximize profits.
  • Oversaw a continuous workload of 80 plus multifamily projects from initial bid invite to contract negotiation in multiple markets throughout the southeast.
  • Worked with General Contractors throughout the bidding process, assisted project managers with value engineering budgets pertaining to landscape and hardscape items. Participated in scope reviews and contract negotiations.
  • Identified potential partnerships that could expand the reach of our business offerings.

Landscape Designer/ Business Developer

Yard-Nique Landscape
Morrisville, NC
07.2014 - 05.2023
  • Developed business opportunities with various national home builders.
  • Worked with national home builders to implement landscapes needs for new communities. These areas of work include: land development, designs for community parks and subdivision entrances, and model home parks.
  • Created unique detailed landscape plans incorporating landscape, hardscape, and other features that fix clients needs and budget.
  • Developed and Implemented a plan to expand our scope of work to include Multifamily apartment and commercial landscape installations.

Landscape Design/ Sales

The Natural Accent
Raleigh, NC
10.2001 - 07.2014
  • Helped in the creation of a new residential landscape company. Built a new client base through great communication, creative landscape plans, and outstanding customer service
  • Collaborated with high end home owners to develop unique outdoor spaces that met their needs and budget requirements. This included preparing estimates and contracts for each client
  • Supervised installation of landscaping projects from start to finish.
  • Attended trade shows related to the industry in order to stay up-to-date on new products and services available.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Landscape Architecture

Iowa State University
Ames, IA
07-1994

Skills

  • Ability to drive revenue through building strong client relationships
  • Landscape project work experience includes: multifamily apartments, various commercial projects, new single family communities, and high end residential design
  • Develop proposals, help clients meet budget needs, review project scopes, and negotiate contracts
  • Strong landscape design & Installation knowledge

Affiliations

  • Assist my subdivision garden club.
  • Avid runner and rock climber
  • Outdoor enthusiast

Timeline

Business Developer

The Landscape Guys
05.2023 - 02.2024

Landscape Designer/ Business Developer

Yard-Nique Landscape
07.2014 - 05.2023

Landscape Design/ Sales

The Natural Accent
10.2001 - 07.2014

Bachelor of Science - Landscape Architecture

Iowa State University

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