Business Development Manager

Empower Brands•Birmingham, AL

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About The Position

The Business Development Manager (BDM) generates profitable new business by identifying, developing, and closing commercial cleaning opportunities within an assigned territory. This is a hunter role focused on creating new customer relationships through prospecting, networking, referrals, and strategic outreach. Success depends on persistence, resilience, and consistently developing new opportunities. The role manages the full sales cycle, from identifying and qualifying prospects through facility assessments, customized proposals, negotiation, closing, and a successful transition to Operations. Performance is measured by new customer acquisition, revenue growth, and pipeline development. The BDM represents JAN-PRO in the local business community and works with business owners, property managers, facility managers, office managers, and other decision-makers. The role also partners with Operations and internal teams to support customer onboarding and communicate expectations. The position is based in Birmingham, Alabama, and reports to the Regional Director.

Requirements

Three or more years of successful business-to-business outside sales experience.
Ability to develop and manage a sales territory independently.
Demonstrated success prospecting and closing new business.
Experience managing the full sales cycle from lead generation through contract execution.
Proven track record of consistently achieving or exceeding sales goals.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the assigned territory.
Proven ability to develop new business through proactive prospecting and relationship development.
Strong consultative selling and negotiation skills.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Ability to build relationships with business owners, facility managers, and executive decision-makers.
Strong organizational and territory management skills.
Self-motivated, able to work independently, and able to consistently achieve sales objectives.
Proficiency with CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and digital prospecting tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience selling recurring service contracts.
Bachelor's degree.
Experience selling commercial cleaning, facility services, business services, or other recurring service solutions.
Experience using CRM systems to manage pipelines, forecasting, and customer relationships.

Responsibilities

Generate commercial cleaning opportunities through cold calling, door knocking, networking, referrals, digital outreach, and company-generated leads.
Research and qualify prospective customers, decision-makers, operational needs, buying potential, and sales opportunities.
Develop and execute territory plans that prioritize high-value prospects and support territory growth and revenue objectives.
Build relationships with business owners, property managers, facility managers, office managers, and other decision-makers.
Maintain consistent prospecting activity to build and sustain a healthy sales pipeline.
Represent JAN-PRO in the local business community through networking and business development activities.
Conduct on-site facility walkthroughs and assessments to evaluate customer needs, challenges, and service requirements.
Develop customized commercial cleaning solutions and service proposals that align with customer needs, budgets, company profitability objectives, and JAN-PRO service standards.
Prepare and present proposals that communicate JAN-PRO's value proposition.
Overcome objections while maintaining customer relationships throughout the sales process.
Manage the complete sales cycle from prospecting through signed contract and handoff to Operations.
Maintain accurate CRM records of prospect activity, customer interactions, opportunities, pipeline progress, and forecasts.
Achieve or exceed activity, pipeline, revenue, and new-account goals.
Maintain accurate sales forecasts and provide updates on pipeline and territory performance.
Participate in sales meetings, coaching sessions, and professional development.
Monitor competitor activity, market conditions, and pricing trends in the assigned territory.
Partner with Operations to support a smooth transition from sales to customer onboarding.
Collaborate with internal teams to communicate and implement customer expectations.
Provide market intelligence, competitive insights, and customer feedback to support business growth.