Business Development Manager

Company: ServiceMaster Elite Cleaning Services
Location: New Orleans
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Business Development Manager
Job DescriptionThe Business Development Manager position is responsible for the development and execution of commercial sales for cleaning services in healthcare and other businesses. This includes lead generation and prospecting through cold calls, visits, referrals, setting all meetings and reaching key decision-makers, preparing, and making presentations, project scoping, estimating, closing sales and on-going customer service and account management. The position requires the ability to self-starting and work independently. The position reports to the CEO.
Responsibilities:Prospecting and lead generation through cold calling and visitsSetting initial and subsequent meetings with prospects and clientsEstablishing personal contact and develop rapport with clients' decision makersPerforming activities, making presentations and effectively negotiating contractsFollowing-up with prospects through the sales processScoping projects and estimatingMaintaining accounts and continued relationships with clients through customer service and quality assurance visitsMaintaining a robust CRM platformProjecting expected sales volume and profitForecasting and developing annual, quarterly and monthly sales quotas for assigned territoriesStaying up to date with supply and demand trends, economic indicators, and competitor landscapeDeveloping sales objectives, policies, and proceduresDeveloping specific, measurable plans for revenue growthInterpreting and assessing short- and long-term effects on sales strategyEstablishing and maintaining a consistent corporate image
ExperienceBachelor's Degree and at least 1+ years of proven outside sales success (entry level will be considered), preferably with experience in the service sector.
SkillsOutstanding verbal and writing skills; Exceptional presentation skills; Organizational skills; Strong competitive spirit; Ability to work under pressure; Leadership qualities such as work ethic, trustworthiness, self-confidence, and the ability to delegate; Problem solving and analytical skills; Experience with CRM platforms, preferably SalesForce, and MS Office
Valid Driver's License required; a clean driving record and dependable transportation is required
Employment is dependent on a clear background check and initial drug screening
ServiceMaster Elite Cleaning Services has been "Creating Clean, Safe and Healthy environments where people work and live" in the New Orleans and Baton Rouges areas for over 27 years. We are now positioning ourselves for growth and searching for people of integrity that want it and can do it.
Minimum Age 18+ years old EEO/M/F/D/VDrug Free Workplace

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