Commercial Business Developer
CareersElite.com · Hartford, CT · 1 wk ago
Business Development$107k–$161k/yrFull-time
Statewide Connecticut territory focused on commercial restoration and property management relationships.
About the role
We are seeking a high-energy, relationship-driven Commercial Business Developer to grow our commercial restoration division throughout Connecticut. This role will focus on developing and maintaining relationships with facility managers, commercial property managers, multi-family ownership groups, healthcare facilities, municipalities, and other commercial decision-makers. The candidate may live anywhere within Connecticut and will manage a statewide territory.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with:
- Facility managers
- Commercial property managers
- Multi-family ownership and management groups
- Healthcare facilities and hospital systems
- Municipalities and government entities
- Industrial and manufacturing facilities
- Insurance adjusters and brokers
- Commercial referral partners
- Generate new commercial restoration opportunities including:
- Water damage
- Fire and smoke losses
- Mold remediation
- Large loss and catastrophe response
- Reconstruction services
- Emergency response agreements
- Conduct regular in-person meetings, networking events, lunches, presentations, and property visits
- Build strategic partnerships with commercial clients and referral sources throughout Connecticut
- Collaborate closely with operations and project management teams to ensure excellent customer experience
- Maintain CRM activity, pipeline reporting, and sales forecasting
- Develop and execute territory growth strategies focused on long-term commercial account development
- Participate in industry associations, trade events, BOMA events, IFMA events, healthcare associations, and local networking opportunities
- Help position the company as a preferred commercial restoration partner throughout the region
Requirements
- 3+ years of business development or commercial sales experience preferred
- Restoration, construction, facility services, or property management industry experience strongly preferred
- Existing relationships with commercial property managers, facility managers, healthcare systems, or municipalities highly preferred
- Strong networking and relationship-building abilities
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently across a large territory
- Professional, polished, and customer-focused approach
- CRM and pipeline management experience preferred
- Valid driver's license required
Preferred Industry Backgrounds
Candidates may come from:
- Restoration
- Commercial construction
- Facility services
- Property management
- HVAC
- Roofing
- Plumbing
- Environmental services
- Commercial maintenance
- Insurance or risk management industries
Ideal Candidate Traits
- Relationship-focused and consultative
- Strong commercial networking ability
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Organized and self-disciplined
- Strong follow-through and accountability
- Comfortable working with executive-level commercial decision-makers
- Team-oriented with a growth mentality
Pay
- Competitive base salary
- Strong uncapped commission structure
- Vehicle or car allowance
Benefits
- Solid health benefits package
- Retirement plan
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Expense reimbursement
- Long-term career growth opportunity