Business Development Manager (Elk Grove Village)

Are you ready to be part of something Extraordinary ? Look no further than Harvard is the largest family-owned provider of premier commercial janitorial and professional security services in the United States. We believe in the power of our people . Here, every team member is valued , empowered, and trained to contribute their best. We foster an inclusive workplace culture where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters.

The Role:

The Business Development Manager is primarily responsible for driving new sales growth (approximately 90% of role focus) through lead generation, prospecting, solution development, and closing new business.

A secondary component of the role (approximately 10%) includes strategic account management, focused on maintaining executive-level relationships with select key clients, supporting contract renewals, and identifying expansion opportunities.

This role works closely with executive leadership and cross-functional partners to ensure alignment, value delivery, and long-term client success.

What you’ll do as an Exceptional Business Development Manager:

Business Development (~90%)

• Collaborate in the development and execution of strategic sales initiatives aligned with company growth objectives
• Work directly with Executive Leadership and Sales & Marketing teams to develop and execute new business plans
• Achieve annual regional sales and profit objectives
• Identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities across target markets
• Develop and maintain a robust sales pipeline of qualified prospects
• Conduct prospecting activities, client meetings, and presentations to demonstrate Harvard’s capabilities and value proposition
• Develop and deliver customized sales presentations to prospective clients
• Maintain current knowledge of competitors, market conditions, and industry trends
• Provide timely and accurate reporting on pipeline activity, forecasts, and sales performance
• Attend conferences, trade shows, and networking events as required

Account Management & Growth (Secondary Focus – 10%)

• Maintain executive-level relationships with a limited number of strategic or legacy clients
• Support contract renewals and renegotiations for assigned accounts in partnership with operations and leadership
• Identify organic growth and cross-selling opportunities within existing client relationships
• Participate in quarterly business reviews and revenue discussions with leadership as needed

What do you need to be an Extraordinary Business Development Executive:

• Business development experience within a service-based industry required
• Proven, documented track record of winning new business, including competitive pursuits
• Strong consultative selling, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Ability to influence customers and internal stakeholders at all organizational levels
• Exceptional client-focus and relationship management capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to build cross-functional partnerships and collaborate effectively

Pay: $125,000 plus commission