Business Development Specialist

Business Development SpecialistSERVPRO of Lafayette/The New Orleans Westbank/Slidell offers:Competitive compensationSuperior benefitsCareer progressionProfessional developmentHealth, Dental and Vision Insurance401(k) MatchingAnd more! As a Business Development Representative, you will be making a difference every day by increasing brand awareness and sharing the SERVPRO story. In this role, you will need to be comfortable meeting new people, have excellent communication skills (in-person and online) and be motivated by sales goals.Key Responsibilities:Understand the competitive advantages of using SERVPRO and gain the ability to effectively educate clients and customers about brand benefitsBuild, maintain, and strengthen professional relationships with contacts in sales territory by conducting daily marketing callsIncrease brand awareness by participating in marketing events such as professional associations, lunch-and-learns, and continuing education (CE) classesUtilize marketing software to document daily marketing calls and track all lead activity and opportunitiesProvide management with revenue updates and reports around your assigned sales territoryIncrease sales territory revenue by consistently achieving and exceeding sales territory goalsPosition Requirements:Bachelor's degree in marketing or business or equivalent experience preferredA minimum of two years of direct sales experienceStrong process and results driven attitudeExperience in the cleaning, restoration, or insurance industry is preferredExperience and knowledgeable in SalesforceSkills/Physical Demands/Competencies:Ability to repetitively push/pull/lift/carry objectsAbility to work with/around cleaning agentsAbility to successfully complete a background check subject to applicable lawEach SERVPRO® Franchise is Independently Owned and Operated. All employees of a SERVPRO Franchise are hired by, employed by, and under the sole supervision and control of an independently owned and operated SERVPRO Franchise. SERVPRO Franchise employees are not employed by, jointly employed by, agents of or under the supervision or control of SERVPRO Industries, LLC or SERVPRO Franchisor, LLC (the Franchisor), in any manner whatsoever. All Sample Forms provided by SERVPRO Industries to SERVPRO Franchises should be reviewed and approved by the Franchise's attorney for compliance with Federal, State and Local laws. All Sample Forms are provided for informational purposes and SERVPRO Franchises may choose whether or not to use them.Picture yourself here fulfilling your potential.At SERVPRO®, you can make a positive difference in people's lives each and every day! We're seeking self-motivated, proactive, responsible, and service-oriented teammates to join us in our mission of helping customers in their greatest moments of need by repairing and restoring homes and businesses with an industry-leading level of service. With nearly 2,000 franchises all over the country, finding exciting and rewarding SERVPRO® career opportunities near you is easy! We look forward to hearing from you.All employees of a SERVPRO® Franchise are hired by, employed by, and under the sole supervision and control of an independently owned and operated SERVPRO® Franchise. SERVPRO® Franchise employees are not employed by, jointly employed by, agents of, or under the supervision or control of Servpro Franchisor, LLC, in any manner whatsoever.