Business Development & Account Manager

Ignite Human Capital

$100K — $120K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of outside B2B sales or business development experience
  • Experience selling into large, complex organizations (preferably in facilities or commercial services)
  • Proven record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets
  • Strong relationship-building, communication, and presentation skills
  • Self-starter capable of managing a territory independently
  • Established network within the Greater Los Angeles market desired
  • Familiarity with CRM tools (HubSpot preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a strategic territory plan for high-value accounts in Southern California
  • Identify, prospect, and engage decision-makers in large commercial organizations
  • Leverage local relationships to create and expedite sales opportunities
  • Conduct in-person meetings, site walkthroughs, and outreach to build a sales pipeline
  • Represent the company at industry events to enhance market visibility
  • Partner with existing clients to uncover additional service opportunities
  • Build long-term relationships through ongoing engagement and dialogue
  • Collaborate with internal teams on proposals, pricing, and service solutions

Benefits

  • Auto allowance, fuel reimbursement, and mobile phone stipend
  • Flexible PTO to support work-life balance
  • Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan
  • Client engagement budget for networking activities
  • Opportunity for growth as the organization enters new markets
Full Job Description
Position Title: Business Development & Strategic Account Manager

Location: Greater Los Angeles Area | Field-based with local travel
Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000 base + allowances + performance growth
Employment Type: Full-timePosition Summary:

A growing, nationally recognized facilities services organization is seeking a highly motivated Business Development and Strategic Account Manager to drive commercial growth across the Greater Los Angeles market. This is a field-based, client-facing role focused on developing new business within large, complex commercial environments while also expanding existing client relationships.

This position targets enterprise-level opportunities, including manufacturing facilities, corporate campuses, and large office environments, and requires a consultative, relationship-driven sales approach. The ideal candidate thrives in an autonomous setting, enjoys building a territory from the ground up, and brings a strong local network within the Southern California market.Key Responsibilities:

New Business Development:
  • Develop and execute a strategic territory plan focused on high-value target accounts across Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties
  • Identify, prospect, and engage decision-makers within large commercial organizations
  • Leverage existing relationships and networks to generate new opportunities and accelerate sales cycles
  • Conduct in-person meetings, site walkthroughs, and outreach efforts to build and advance pipeline
  • Represent the organization at industry events, trade associations, and networking groups to increase market visibility

Strategic Account Growth:
  • Partner with existing clients to identify expansion opportunities across additional services and project-based work
  • Build long-term relationships through consistent engagement and value-driven conversations
  • Support client retention by proactively identifying needs, risks, and growth opportunities
  • Utilize existing partnerships to generate referrals and additional business opportunities

Sales Process & Collaboration:
  • Maintain a structured and accurate sales pipeline within CRM (HubSpot preferred)
  • Collaborate with internal teams on pricing, proposals, and service solutions
  • Share market insights, client feedback, and competitive intelligence to support overall business strategy
Qualifications:
  • 2+ years of outside B2B sales or business development experience
  • Experience selling into large, complex organizations (facilities, commercial services, or similar industries preferred)
  • Proven ability to meet or exceed revenue targets and sales goals
  • Strong relationship-building, communication, and presentation skills
  • Self-starter with the ability to manage a territory independently
  • Established network within the Greater Los Angeles market is highly preferred
  • Experience with CRM tools (HubSpot or similar)
  • Active involvement in industry organizations or networking groups is a plus
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the territory
Salary & Benefits:
  • Base salary: $100,000 - $120,000 with performance-based growth
  • Auto allowance, fuel reimbursement, and mobile phone stipend
  • Fully field-based role with no office requirement
  • Flexible PTO to support work-life balance
  • Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan
  • Client engagement budget for networking and relationship-building activities
  • Opportunity for growth as the organization expands into new markets

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