Business Development Manager - Restoration

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You'll work directly with the owner to help build one of the fastest-growing restoration companies in the region. You'll have the ability to influence marketing strategies, referral programs, and business development initiatives instead of simply following a corporate script. At Lightspeed Restoration, we're building the premier restoration company on Philadelphia's Main Line. We aren't interested in becoming the biggest - we're focused on becoming the company referral partners trust the most. Our reputation is built on responsiveness, transparency, and doing the right thing every time. This is a

1099, Commission-Only Opportunity

for someone who wants flexibility, uncapped earning potential, and the ability to build a long-term book of business.

What You'll Do

• Build and maintain relationships with:
• Property management companies
• Apartment communities / HOAs
• Commercial facilities
• Introduce our company and position us as a reliable, go-to vendor
• Stay in consistent contact with partners and remain top-of-mind
• Generate mitigation and reconstruction opportunities through your network and outreach

This role is about earning long-term partnerships, not transactional selling. Success in this role means becoming the trusted restoration resource for insurance professionals, plumbers, property managers, and real estate professionals throughout the Main Line and Greater Philadelphia area.

Services You'll Represent

• Emergency Water Damage Restoration
• Mold Remediation
• Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration
• Contents Cleaning
• Air Duct & Dryer Vent Cleaning
• Indoor Air Quality Services

Compensation (Commission Only)

• 10% commission on water mitigation jobs
• 5% commission on mold and duct cleaning jobs
• $1,000$2,000 per reconstruction job
• Uncapped earning potential

This is a commission-only role. Income is performance-based and may take 3060 days to ramp up.

Example: A $40,000 water mitigation job = $4,000 earned

Who This Is For

• Self-motivated individuals who prefer flexibility over a fixed salary
• People comfortable working independently and building relationships in the field
• Strong communicators who can earn trust and maintain long-term partnerships

Who This Position Is Not For

• Someone looking to sit behind a desk or wait for leads. The ideal candidate enjoys meeting new people, building long-term relationships, and creating opportunities through consistent networking and follow-up.

Important Ideal Candidate Profile

• This opportunity is best suited for someone who already operates in or around:
• Property management
• Commercial real estate
• Facilities/construction services
• You should have:
• Existing relationships OR regular access to property managers or commercial decision-makers
• The ability to get meetings and build trust quickly

Preferred Background (Not Required)

• Experience in restoration, construction, property management, or B2B services
• Real estate agents working with investors or distressed properties
• Vendor-side reps (janitorial, HVAC, security, etc.) calling on similar clients

Important Notes

• This is a 1099 independent contractor role (not W-2 employment)
• You control your schedule and how you generate business
• Income is performance-based and is not guaranteed; it may take 3060 days to ramp
• We do not pay for referrals or engage in any form of kickbacksbusiness is earned through service and relationships

Why This Opportunity

• High-ticket services = strong earnings per deal
• Flexible, independent work structure
• Opportunity to build your own book of business and grow with the company

Flexible work from home options available. Compensation: Motivated individuals can easily clear $150,000.00 per year, seasoned pros go well above. Lightspeed Restoration comes to the aid of residential and commercial customers who have been impacted by water and fire damage and indoor air quality issues. If you're searching for a career that allows you to help people in their greatest time of need, makes a real difference in your community, and provides stability - consider joining the Lightspeed Restoration team. We're looking for an ambitious relationship builder who wants more than just another sales job. You'll work directly with the owner to establish referral partnerships, grow market share, and help build a company known for exceptional service and integrity. If you're entrepreneurial, self-motivated, and want your work to directly impact the growth of a business, we'd love to meet you.

Lightspeed Restoration franchises come to the aid of residential and commercial customers who have been impacted by water and fire damage and indoor air quality issues. Our technicians tackle water, fire, mold, and storm damage. No two jobs are alike so you'll get to take on new challenges every day.

Lightspeed provides paid training to bring technicians up to speed on industry best practices and the latest technologies. Technicians who demonstrate expertise and leadership skills can move into supervisor, estimator, and project manager roles.

If you're searching for a career that allows you to help people in their greatest time of need, makes a real difference in your community, and provides stability - consider joining the Lightspeed Restoration team. Our technicians are at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for people who find purpose in restoring homes and hope after disasters.

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.