Business Development Manager (Seattle)

Business Development Manager

Seattle, WA & Greater Puget Sound Region

Base Salary: $90,000-$110,000 On-Target Earnings: $150,000-$180,000+ Uncapped Commission Car Allowance + Comprehensive Benefits Package

Drive Growth. Build Relationships. Accelerate Your Career.

Are you a high-performing sales professional with a proven ability to generate new business and develop long-term client relationships within the multifamily housing, commercial real estate, construction, restoration, facilities services, renovation, or property management industries?

We are seeking an ambitious and results-driven Business Development Manager to expand our presence throughout the Seattle metropolitan area. This role is ideal for a consultative sales professional who thrives on prospecting, networking, relationship-building, and closing new business opportunities.

The Business Development Manager will be responsible for developing strategic partnerships with multifamily owners, property management companies, real estate developers, asset managers, and commercial real estate professionals while driving significant revenue growth throughout the territory.

Why Join Our Client?

• Competitive Base Salary: $90,000-$110,000
• Uncapped Commission Structure
• Realistic OTE: $150,000-$180,000+
• Monthly Car Allowance
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Professional Development & Career Growth Opportunities
• Established Operations Team Supporting Project Execution
• High-Growth Market with Significant Earning Potential

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Revenue Growth

• Identify, prospect, and secure new business opportunities throughout the Seattle and Puget Sound market.
• Develop relationships with:
• Multifamily Owners & Operators
• Property Management Companies
• Asset Managers
• Regional Property Managers
• Commercial Real Estate Firms
• Developers
• REITs
• Facilities Directors
• Construction and Renovation Decision Makers
• Generate leads through cold calling, networking, referrals, industry associations, and in-person meetings.
• Build and maintain a healthy sales pipeline through consistent business development activity.
• Conduct presentations, site visits, and client meetings to identify opportunities and close business.
• Consistently exceed revenue, activity, and new account acquisition goals.

Relationship Management

• Become a trusted advisor to clients across the multifamily and commercial real estate industries.
• Build strategic partnerships that create recurring revenue opportunities.
• Attend industry networking events, apartment association functions, trade shows, and local real estate events.
• Collaborate closely with operations and leadership teams to ensure successful project execution and customer satisfaction.

Territory Management

• Manage all sales activities within the assigned territory.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, forecasts, sales activity reports, and pipeline updates.
• Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and emerging opportunities.
• Execute strategic growth plans to increase market share throughout the Seattle metropolitan area.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of successful experience in:
• Business Development
• Outside Sales
• Territory Sales
• Commercial Sales
• Account Management
• Relationship-Based B2B Sales
• Proven ability to generate new business through prospecting and relationship development.
• Experience selling products or services within:
• Multifamily Housing
• Property Management
• Commercial Real Estate
• Construction
• Renovation Services
• Restoration Services
• Facilities Services
• Building Products
• Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO)
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and closing skills.
• Experience utilizing CRM platforms such as Salesforce, HubSpot, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar systems.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel throughout the Seattle market.

Preferred Qualifications

• Existing relationships within the Seattle multifamily and commercial real estate markets.
• Experience selling to:
• Owners & Operators
• Developers
• Regional Property Managers
• Asset Managers
• Facilities Directors
• Construction Leaders
• Active involvement with:
• Washington Multi-Family Housing Association (WMFHA)
• BOMA
• IREM
• NAA
• NMHC
• Experience utilizing CoStar, ALN Apartment Data, BuildCentral, Dodge Construction Network, or similar prospecting platforms.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is:

• A proactive hunter who enjoys opening doors and creating opportunities
• Highly motivated by uncapped earning potential
• Skilled at building long-term relationships
• Experienced navigating complex sales cycles
• Comfortable meeting with executives and key decision-makers
• Organized and disciplined in managing a sales pipeline
• Passionate about multifamily housing, commercial real estate, and market growth
• Driven to exceed goals and deliver measurable results

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $90,000-$110,000

Expected First-Year Earnings: $150,000-$180,000+

Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Car Allowance
• Expense Reimbursement
• Professional Development Support
• Advancement Opportunities