Business Development Professional

About the role

Lightspeed Restoration franchises come to the aid of residential and commercial customers who have been impacted by water and fire damage and indoor air quality issues. Our technicians tackle water, fire, mold, and storm damage. No two jobs are alike so you'll get to take on new challenges every day.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and grow relationships with key commercial client groups, including insurance agents, property managers, facility managers, risk officials, and business executives.
• Customize marketing strategies to meet the specific needs of each client group.
• Schedule and lead meetings, presentations, and networking events to educate clients about our services and industry trends.
• Organize and host technical training sessions and educational programs for target clients.
• Create and deliver impactful presentations to senior-level company officials.
• Manage client information using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software.
• Represent the company at seminars, trade shows, golf outings, and other industry events.
• Aid in creating marketing materials to support education and service promotion.
• Plan and execute client appreciation and community events.
• Support community service initiatives and annual charity efforts.
• Lead special campaigns and projects to drive business growth.
• Contribute innovative ideas to improve marketing standards and processes.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required; some college preferred. We will train the right candidate.
• 3+ years of office-based experience.
• Proven track record in sales or service-related roles (5+ years preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Outgoing, sales-driven personality with a passion for building and maintaining relationships.
• Self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Able to meet deadlines and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with Xactimate and/or XactAnalysis is a plus but not required.
• Prior restoration or construction experience is a bonus but not essential.

Qualifications

• Competitive compensation, including performance bonuses ($55,000-$75,000 income range).
• Paid professional certifications and industry training.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• An employee recognition program.
• A referral program.

Benefits

• A supportive and dynamic team culture.

Pay

Competitive compensation, including performance bonuses ($55,000-$75,000 income range).

Schedule

Hours vary based on the needs of the franchisee and the workload.