Job Description
 

As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for the development and execution of commercial sales in cleaning services for offices, industrial plants, education healthcare and other facilities. This includes generating leads and prospecting through cold calls, visits, referrals, setting meetings with key decision-makers, preparing, and making presentations, project scoping, estimating, closing sales, and providing ongoing customer service and account management. You must be able to work independently and be a self- starter.

 

Key Responsibilities:
 • Generate leads and prospects through cold calling and visits.
 • Set initial and subsequent meetings with prospects and clients.
 • Establish personal contact and develop rapport with clients; decision-makers.
 • Perform sales activities, make presentations, and effectively negotiate contracts
 • Scope projects and project estimates.
 • Maintain accounts and continued relationships with clients through customer service and quality assurance visits.
 • Maintain a robust sales proposal pipeline.
 • Stay up to date with industry trends, economic indicators, and competitor landscape.
 • Critical thinking in problem solving, developing sales objectives, policies, and processes improvement
 
Requirements:
 • Associate or bachelor's degree
 • 1+ years of proven outside sales success (entry-level will be considered)
 • Experience in the service sector
 • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
 • Exceptional presentation skills
 • Organizational skills
 • Strong competitive spirit
 • Ability to work under pressure
 
Leadership qualities such as:
 • Work ethic
 • Trustworthiness
 • Self-confidence
 
A Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record and dependable transportation is required.
 
Employment is dependent on a clear background check and initial drug screening.
 
Built on a foundation of high-quality brands and employees with a passion for service, our vision is to be the leading provider of essential services through empowered people, world-class customer service and convenient access. By joining ServiceMaster, you will be part of a talented network of employees with a shared vision.
 
Our environment is a diverse community where successful people work together to achieve common goals.
 
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The ServiceMaster Company, LLC
 
ServiceMaster Professional Services has been providing clean, safe, and healthy environments where people work and live in the Meridian and Gulfport areas for over 25 years We are a fast-growing company that is searching for a Business Development Manager to help us continue our growth trajectory. We are seeking individuals of integrity who are committed to achieving their goals