Business Development Manager

Business Development ManagerSERVPRO of Hattiesburg offers:Competitive compensationSuperior benefitsCareer progressionProfessional developmentThe Business Development Manager is responsible for driving our marketing campaigns, overseeing the client database, and maintaining an active presence at local and regional associations and trade show events. You will be responsible for growing business profit and revenue and developing long-standing business relationships. If you are proactive, truly enjoy providing superior service, and a high sales performer who loves taking ownership, this could be an ideal place for you!Key ResponsibilitiesUnderstand the competitive advantages of using SERVPRO and gain the ability to effectively educate clients and customers about brand benefitsPrepare a business development plan based on past performance and franchise growth objectives to meet and/or exceed planned revenue and activities goals for the business development teamBuild, maintain, and strengthen client relationships with contacts in our sales territory and seek to develop new prospects and leads to ensure revenue growthComplete annual marketing needs assessment, including planning the number of CE classes, lunch-and-learns, scheduling the budget, and developing action plans for business decision makingPerform a comparative analysis of revenue, collection, and activities metrics vs established goalsDevelop marketing initiatives and budget to create an annual marketing planRecruit, train, develop, and manage marketing teammatesPosition RequirementsBachelor's degree in marketing or business or equivalent experience preferredA minimum of five years of direct sales experienceAt least one year of management experienceExperience in building a strong team with tangible leadership skillsStrong process and results driven attitudeExperience in the cleaning, restoration, or insurance industry is preferredSkills/Physical Demands/CompetenciesAbility 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.