Business Development Manager - New Orleans Area

Business Development Manager - New Orleans Area

Job Description

As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for the development and

execution of commercial sales in cleaning services for offices, industrial plants, education

healthcare and other facilities. This includes generating leads and prospecting through cold

calls, visits, referrals, setting meetings with key decision-makers, preparing, and making

presentations, project scoping, estimating, closing sales, and providing ongoing customer

service and account management. You must be able to work independently and be a self- starter

Key Responsibilities :

• Generate leads and prospects through cold calling and visits.
• Set initial and subsequent meetings with prospects and clients.
• Establish personal contact and develop rapport with clients; decision-makers.
• Perform sales activities, make presentations, and effectively negotiate contracts
• Scope projects and project estimates.
• Maintain accounts and continued relationships with clients through customer service and quality assurance visits.
• Maintain a robust sales proposal pipeline.
• Forecast and develop annual, quarterly, and monthly sales goals for assigned territories.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, economic indicators, and competitor landscape.
• Critical thinking in problem solving, developing sales objectives, policies, and processes improvement

Requirements :

• Experience with CRM platforms, preferably SalesForce and MS Office
• Associate or bachelor's degree
• 1+ years of proven outside sales success (entry-level will be considered)
• experience in the service sector
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional presentation skills
• Organizational skills
• Strong competitive spirit
• Ability to work under pressure

Leadership qualities such as :

• Work ethic
• Trustworthiness
• Self-confidence
• Ability to delegate.

A Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record and dependable transportation is required.

Employment is dependent on a clear background check and initial drug screening.

Built on a foundation of high-quality brands and employees with a passion for service, our vision is to be the leading provider of essential services through empowered people, world-class customer service and convenient access.

By joining ServiceMaster, you will be part of a talented network of employees with a shared vision.

Our environment is a diverse community where successful people work together to achieve common goals.

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 The ServiceMaster Company, LLC

ServiceMaster Elite Cleaning Services has been providing & Clean, Safe, and Healthy environments where people work and live in the New Orleans and Baton Rouges areas for over 28 years.

We are a fast-growing company that is searching for a Business Development Manager to help us continue our growth trajectory.

We are seeking individuals of integrity who are committed to achieving their goals.

Minimum Age 18+ years old EEO / M / F / D / VDrug Free Workplace