Commercial Business Development Representative
About The Position
Mr. Handyman and Mr. Rooter Plumbing are looking for an outgoing, motivated Commercial Business Development Representative to help grow our commercial handyman and plumbing divisions throughout Middle Tennessee. This is not a position where you sit behind a desk all day. You will be out in the community meeting local business owners, property managers, facility managers, real estate professionals, general contractors, and other commercial decision-makers. Your goal will be to introduce our companies, learn about each business’s maintenance and repair needs, and become the trusted person they call when they need commercial handyman or plumbing services. We are a locally owned and operated family of home-service companies with a strong reputation for professional service, quality workmanship, and standing behind our work. We are looking for someone who can represent our companies professionally and build relationships that lead to long-term, repeat business.
Requirements
- Comfortable walking into a business, introducing themselves, starting conversations, and building genuine relationships.
- Enjoy meeting new people and being active in the community.
- Confident starting conversations with business owners and managers.
- Experience in outside sales, business development, account management, property management, facility maintenance, construction, or home services.
- Organized and consistent with follow-up.
- Can work independently and manage a local territory.
- Communicate professionally in person, over the phone, by text, and by email.
- Motivated by goals and results.
- Understand that commercial relationships may take time to develop.
- Comfortable asking for appointments and business opportunities.
- Have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
- Dependable, professional, and trustworthy.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in plumbing, handyman services, construction, commercial maintenance, or property management is helpful but not required.
Responsibilities
- Visit local businesses throughout Hendersonville, Nashville, Gallatin, Goodlettsville, Madison, Mt. Juliet, Lebanon, and surrounding communities.
- Introduce Mr. Handyman and Mr. Rooter Plumbing to potential commercial customers.
- Build relationships with business owners, property managers, facility managers, maintenance directors, apartment communities, restaurants, retail locations, churches, schools, healthcare facilities, and other organizations.
- Identify businesses that need ongoing handyman, maintenance, repair, or plumbing services.
- Schedule meetings, property walkthroughs, estimates, and introductory appointments for our operations and estimating teams.
- Follow up with prospective customers by phone, email, text, and in person.
- Develop relationships with commercial referral partners, including real estate agents, insurance professionals, restoration companies, contractors, and property management firms.
- Attend local networking events, chamber meetings, trade shows, and community events.
- Maintain accurate records of visits, contacts, opportunities, and follow-up activities.
- Work with the marketing and operations teams to develop commercial service programs and maintenance agreements.
- Follow up after completed jobs to make sure customers are satisfied and identify additional service opportunities.
- Help turn one-time commercial projects into ongoing customer relationships.
- Represent our brands professionally at all times.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay
- Commission or performance bonuses based on new accounts and generated revenue
- Paid training
- Company-provided marketing materials
- Branded apparel
- Mileage reimbursement or company vehicle, depending on the compensation package
- Cell phone allowance or company phone
- Support from our office, estimating, and operations teams
- Established and respected national brands
- Opportunity to grow into a Commercial Sales Manager or Business Development Manager role
- Local territory with no overnight travel
- A supportive, locally owned company culture
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Dental insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
