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Business Developer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in business, marketing, or a related field. Employers file a PERM labor certification with DOL before sponsoring you, making sponsorship a multi-step process that leads to permanent residency.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Pontiac, MI, United States
Date Posted: Jun 11, 2026
Req number: JR14657
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Pay Range:
Description
The Best Teams are Created and Maintained Here.
Job Summary
The Landscape Maintenance Installation Business Developer is responsible for driving new business growth by identifying, pursuing, and securing contracts for small scale landscape construction services and installation projects. This role requires a strong balance of sales expertise, industry knowledge, and relationship management to expand the client base, increase revenue, and ensure long-term customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
Business Development & Sales
- Generate new business opportunities through prospecting, networking, referrals, and cold outreach.
- Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of opportunities for installation projects outside the Maintenance book of business.
- Develop customized proposals and sales presentations that address client needs and highlight company value.
- Negotiate and close contracts in alignment with company pricing standards and profitability goals.
Client Relationship Management
- Build strong, long-term relationships with property managers, developers, general contractors, and decision-makers.
- Work with Client and BV Team to transition final installation to a long-term Maintenance Partner.
- Serve as the primary point of contact during the sales cycle and ensure a smooth transition to operations teams post-sale.
- Conduct regular follow-ups to ensure client satisfaction, identify upsell opportunities, and drive retention.
Market Awareness & Industry Engagement
- Stay informed on local market conditions, competitor activity, and industry trends to identify new opportunities.
- Represent the company at trade associations, networking events, and community engagements.
- Leverage market intelligence to position the company as a preferred partner for landscaping installation solutions.
Collaboration & Reporting
- Partner with estimating, operations, and project management teams to ensure accurate proposals and service delivery.
- Review large scale ($1M or greater) jobs with senior leadership (SVP) and collaborate with Branch Manager and Enhancement Manager on all opportunities up to ($1M).
- Work with branch and senior leadership to set annual sales goals, budgets, and strategies.
- Maintain accurate records of sales activities, pipeline development, and results using CRM systems.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, or related field preferred (or equivalent work experience).
- 3-5 years of proven success in B2B sales preferably in landscaping, construction, property management, facility management, or related service industries.
- Knowledge of landscape maintenance and installation practices, horticulture, and project management fundamentals.
- Strong sales, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Self-motivated, results-driven, and comfortable working independently.
- Proficiency with CRM tools, Microsoft Office Suite, and sales reporting.
Physical Demands/Requirements:
- Regular local travel to client sites, industry events, and networking opportunities.
- Office-based activities including proposal development, client follow-up, and team collaboration.
- Ability to physically perform the basic life operational functions of walking, standing, and kneeling.
- Ability to maintain, in your possession at all times, required medications to address any known allergic reactions should they occur.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Work Environment:
Works in an indoor office and outdoors during construction site walks or project evaluations. Requires occasional evening and/or weekend networking events or meetings.
BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.
This job description is subject to change at any time.
BrightView offers a suite of health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members. Benefits offerings for full-time team members include medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401k savings plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and/or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance. A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process.
It’s Not Just a Team. It’s One BrightView.
Location: Pontiac, MI, United States
Date Posted: Jun 11, 2026
Req number: JR14657
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Pay Range:
Description
The Best Teams are Created and Maintained Here.
Job Summary
The Landscape Maintenance Installation Business Developer is responsible for driving new business growth by identifying, pursuing, and securing contracts for small scale landscape construction services and installation projects. This role requires a strong balance of sales expertise, industry knowledge, and relationship management to expand the client base, increase revenue, and ensure long-term customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
Business Development & Sales
- Generate new business opportunities through prospecting, networking, referrals, and cold outreach.
- Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of opportunities for installation projects outside the Maintenance book of business.
- Develop customized proposals and sales presentations that address client needs and highlight company value.
- Negotiate and close contracts in alignment with company pricing standards and profitability goals.
Client Relationship Management
- Build strong, long-term relationships with property managers, developers, general contractors, and decision-makers.
- Work with Client and BV Team to transition final installation to a long-term Maintenance Partner.
- Serve as the primary point of contact during the sales cycle and ensure a smooth transition to operations teams post-sale.
- Conduct regular follow-ups to ensure client satisfaction, identify upsell opportunities, and drive retention.
Market Awareness & Industry Engagement
- Stay informed on local market conditions, competitor activity, and industry trends to identify new opportunities.
- Represent the company at trade associations, networking events, and community engagements.
- Leverage market intelligence to position the company as a preferred partner for landscaping installation solutions.
Collaboration & Reporting
- Partner with estimating, operations, and project management teams to ensure accurate proposals and service delivery.
- Review large scale ($1M or greater) jobs with senior leadership (SVP) and collaborate with Branch Manager and Enhancement Manager on all opportunities up to ($1M).
- Work with branch and senior leadership to set annual sales goals, budgets, and strategies.
- Maintain accurate records of sales activities, pipeline development, and results using CRM systems.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, or related field preferred (or equivalent work experience).
- 3-5 years of proven success in B2B sales preferably in landscaping, construction, property management, facility management, or related service industries.
- Knowledge of landscape maintenance and installation practices, horticulture, and project management fundamentals.
- Strong sales, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Self-motivated, results-driven, and comfortable working independently.
- Proficiency with CRM tools, Microsoft Office Suite, and sales reporting.
Physical Demands/Requirements:
- Regular local travel to client sites, industry events, and networking opportunities.
- Office-based activities including proposal development, client follow-up, and team collaboration.
- Ability to physically perform the basic life operational functions of walking, standing, and kneeling.
- Ability to maintain, in your possession at all times, required medications to address any known allergic reactions should they occur.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Work Environment:
Works in an indoor office and outdoors during construction site walks or project evaluations. Requires occasional evening and/or weekend networking events or meetings.
BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.
This job description is subject to change at any time.
BrightView offers a suite of health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members. Benefits offerings for full-time team members include medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401k savings plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and/or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance. A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process.
It’s Not Just a Team. It’s One BrightView.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Business Developer
Align your credentials to PERM requirements
Your degree and job titles on past employment records must match the PERM-defined minimum requirements exactly. Inconsistencies between your resume and the employer's labor certification filing are a common cause of RFE delays during the I-140 stage.
Target employers with active PERM filings
Search OFLC disclosure data for companies that have filed PERM applications for business development roles. Employers already running active PERM cases understand the process and are far less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-filing due to cost concerns.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Filter your job search by employers with green card sponsorship history using Migrate Mate. This saves time identifying companies open to EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship for business development professionals, so you can focus outreach on realistic targets.
Negotiate sponsorship commitment before signing
Ask specifically whether the company will cover PERM advertising costs and attorney fees before accepting an offer. Business developer roles often involve commission-based pay structures that can complicate prevailing wage compliance under DOL rules, so clarify compensation terms early.
Verify prevailing wage fit using OFLC Wage Search
Look up the prevailing wage for your specific business development job zone and location using the OFLC Wage Search tool. Your offered salary must meet or exceed this figure, or USCIS will reject the I-140 petition regardless of the employer's intent to sponsor.
Document revenue impact for EB-2 NIW consideration
If you have a strong track record of measurable business growth, gather quantified evidence of contracts closed, markets entered, or revenue generated. This supports a National Interest Waiver self-petition under EB-2, removing the need for an employer-sponsored PERM filing entirely.
Green Card Business Developer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Business Developer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Business Developer positions qualify under EB-3 as professional roles requiring a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field. If your role requires an advanced degree or you have credentials that demonstrate specialized expertise, your employer may sponsor you under EB-2 instead. The PERM labor certification determines which category applies based on the minimum requirements the employer documents for the position.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Business Developer roles?
An employment-based green card leads to permanent residency, while the H-1B visa is a temporary status requiring renewal every three years. Green card sponsorship through PERM has no annual lottery, so there are no random selection concerns at the EB-3 level for most countries. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status together typically take two to four years, compared to a few months for an H-1B transfer.
How do I find Business Developer jobs where employers will sponsor a green card?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Business Developer roles filtered by employers with employment-based green card sponsorship history. Many companies open to sponsorship don't advertise it explicitly in job postings, so filtering by historical PERM filing activity is more reliable than reading individual job descriptions.
Can my Business Developer job title affect my PERM labor certification?
Yes. DOL requires that the job title and duties listed in the PERM application accurately reflect the actual position. If your working title is broad, like Business Developer, but your duties are more specialized, the employer's attorney should document the specific functions carefully. Mismatches between the certified job description and your actual work can create problems during the I-485 or consular interview stage.
What happens to my green card sponsorship if I change employers before the process completes?
If you change employers before your I-140 is approved, the PERM filing is abandoned and the process restarts from the beginning. Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current, portability rules under AC21 allow you to move to a same or similar role at a new employer without losing your place in the queue, provided your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days.