Business Development Manager

About the role

If you enjoy building professional relationships, networking in the community, and helping property owners recover after unexpected disasters, this role offers the opportunity to grow a meaningful career with a respected national brand. Paul Davis Restoration of NW Chicago is seeking a motivated and relationship-driven Business Development Manager to expand our referral network and strengthen our presence throughout the Chicago market.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with insurance professionals, property managers, plumbers, real estate professionals, and other referral partners
• Conduct regular in-person visits with current and prospective partners
• Establish long-term referral partnerships throughout the Chicago market
• Identify and pursue new referral opportunities to expand market presence
• Increase brand awareness and strengthen Paul Davis relationships within the community
• Generate consistent job opportunities through referral partner relationships
• Represent Paul Davis at networking events, industry functions, and community activities
• Cook up and support Lunch & Learns, CE classes, facility tours, and client appreciation events
• Ensure marketing materials and messaging align with Paul Davis brand standards
• Manage records of contacts, visits, referrals, and follow-up activities within company CRM systems
• Track relationship development activity and maintain an organized pipeline of opportunities
• Provide regular reporting on business development activities and results
• Research local market opportunities and identify high-value referral partners
• Stay informed on industry trends and competitor activity within the Chicago market

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in outside sales, business development, or relationship-based marketing in restoration, construction, insurance, property management, or home services industries
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Comfortable with in-person outreach, networking, and relationship-driven selling
• Highly organized with strong time-management skills
• Able to work independently while managing multiple priorities
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally throughout the Chicago area

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with referral-based sales or partnership development
• Experience working with insurance agents, adjusters, or property managers is strongly preferred
• Existing professional relationships within the Chicago market are a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $60,000 – $75,000, depending on experience and existing referral relationships
• Uncapped commission tied to revenue from self-generated referral relationships
• Target total compensation $100,000 – $150,000+ for high performers
• Company vehicle or allowance, phone, and expense reimbursement
• Opportunity to build and own a long-term referral book in a growing territory

Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• Occasional evening or weekend networking events and community activities