Business Development Representative

Benefits:

Bonus based on performance

Company car

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Lightspeed Restoration – St. Louis & Farmington, MO

Lightspeed Restoration is a fast-growing leader in water, fire, and mold restoration. We are expanding into the Greater St. Louis market and are looking for a driven, relationship-focused Business Development Representative (BDR) who can also serve as a First Responder in the field.

This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives on building connections, being first on scene, and driving revenue growth.

Position Overview

This role combines business development and field response. You will be responsible for generating new referral relationships while also responding to job sites to collect critical information for our estimating team.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development

Build and maintain relationships with:

Insurance agents and adjusters

Plumbers and property managers

Realtors and other referral partners

Conduct regular in-person visits, drop-ins, and follow-ups

Represent Lightspeed Restoration at networking events and community functions

Develop and execute local marketing strategies using provided budget

First Responders / Field Intake

Respond to new losses (water, fire, mold) when needed

Gather initial job information including:

Photos and documentation

Basic measurements and affected areas

Customer statements and loss details

Communicate clearly with the estimating team to assist in preparing invoices and estimates

Provide a professional first impression to customers during stressful situations

Required Experience

1–3 years of experience in the restoration industry (water, fire, or mold) is required

Must be familiar with industry standards, job site conditions, and basic scoping practices

Experience working with insurance claims, adjusters, or estimating platforms (Xactimate preferred) is a strong plus

Compensation & Benefits

Base hourly pay + strong commission structure

10% commission on water mitigation jobs

5% commission on fire and mold projects

Company vehicle provided

Company phone provided

Marketing budget provided for business development efforts

High earning potential based on performance

Work Location

Primarily based in the St. Louis, MO market

Will also support operations in Farmington, MO as needed

What We’re Looking For

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Self-motivated and results-driven

Comfortable working both in the field and in a sales environment

Ability to handle fast-paced, emergency-driven situations

Professional, dependable, and team-oriented mindset

Why Join Lightspeed Restoration?

Rapidly growing company with expansion opportunities

Direct impact on company growth and market presence

Supportive leadership and proven systems

Opportunity to build your own book of business while helping people in emergency situations

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 Lightspeed Restoration Corporate.