We are seeking an experienced restoration professional ready to take the next step
into business leadership and growth. The Business Development Manager will assist day-to-day
operations while serving as a primary driver of revenue, profitability, customer
relationships, and team performance.
This role is ideal for a self-driven, organized, business-minded restoration professional
who understands projects, estimating, production, insurance, and customer
service—and is ready to leverage that experience to build a business rather than
simply manage jobs.
Drive business development through relationships with plumbers, insurance
agents, adjusters, property managers, real estate professionals, and
commercial accounts.
Develop new referral sources and increase business from existing relationships.
Conduct regular territory marketing, sales calls, presentations, lunches,
networking, and industry events.
Track leads, relationships, opportunities, and results using CRM and company
technology.
Lead and hold accountable Estimators, Project Managers, Production,
Administration, and Sales/Marketing personnel.
Oversee projects from assignment through completion, ensuring quality,
customer satisfaction, schedule, and profitability.
Review scopes, estimates, change orders, job costs, and project performance.
Manage office P&L, budgets, revenue, expenses, and profitability.
Recruit, train, coach, and retain high-performing employees.
Identify operational problems and implement solutions that improve efficiency
and profitability.
Maintain compliance with company policies, applicable regulations, and industry
standards.
Resolve significant customer issues and protect key customer and referral
relationships.
Provide ownership with clear reporting on revenue, pipeline, profitability,
operational performance, and growth opportunities.
3+ years of restoration industry experience; project management, or operations
experience preferred.
Strong understanding of water, mold, fire, and/or reconstruction processes.
Proven ability to develop relationships and generate business.
Strong business and financial judgment.
Self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented, and accountable.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Comfortable leading people and coordinating multiple departments.
Technology savvy; CRM and Xactimate experience strongly preferred, but not required.
IICRC certifications and insurance industry experience are a plus.
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel throughout the service area.
Competitive base salary plus a highly incentive-driven compensation package tied
to measurable business growth and profitability.
High-performing candidates will have a realistic opportunity to earn $100,000+ in
total compensation during Year One and then sky in the limit.
Compensation: $55,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
1-800 WATER DAMAGE is a trusted property restoration company serving customers across the nation. With locations spanning coast-to-coast, we help home and business owners return their property to its original condition, while restoring what truly matters—health and safety. Our team is fully vetted, IICRC-certified, and insured for your safety.
We handle a range of restoration projects including emergency mitigation, water damage restoration, carpet cleaning, fire and smoke damage restoration, sewage cleanup, mold remediation, and much more. We understand how stressful this situation can be, which is why we are equipped to help you deal with insurance companies, property management, and the many other parties interested or involved with the damage. Our water damage technicians, sales teams, and administrative professionals take pride in helping others through home and commercial building restoration.
Owned by the BELFOR Franchise Group, 1-800 WATER DAMAGE is dedicated to excellence. We provide services with a personal touch but are also backed by the expertise of an internationally renowned restoration company. Because clients are going through an extremely difficult and emotionally taxing time, we provide caring support, upfront communication, and effective services. We believe in full transparency, which is why we provide customized solutions and pricing upfront.
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 1-800-Water Damage Corporate.
We're 1-800 WATER DAMAGE®, the locally owned/managed property damage restoration experts. Thousands of customers have trusted us with their homes and commercial property, all over the United States. And for good reason: we quickly and professionally get the job done right!
At 1-800 WATER DAMAGE® our highest priority is delivering exceptional quality and service. Which is why we've virtually reinvented the restoration industry. You get the newest technology, the most effective drying and cleaning techniques, and the best trained technicians in the business.
But you get much more than water extraction and drying. We've mastered the closely related fields of smoke & fire clean up, mold remediation, sewage clean up, and carpet cleaning.
1-800 WATER DAMAGE® has offices coast-to coast and is backed by BELFOR, the world’s largest property restoration company. No job is too big—or too small—for us to handle.
