Responsive recruiter
Benefits: - 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
Build Relationships. Drive Growth. Own Your MarketWe're not looking for someone to maintain the status quo. We're looking for someone who wants to grow a businessNow, we're looking for a driven
Business Development Manager to help take our Waukegan location to the next level.
This isn't a position where you'll sit behind a desk waiting for opportunities to come to you. We need a
hunter-someone who enjoys prospecting, opening doors, building meaningful relationships, and turning new connections into lasting business partnerships.
You'll have the backing of an established, industry-leading organization, along with the independence to make a real impact in your market.
What You'll Be Doing
- Drive new business Identify, pursue, and develop relationships with commercial property owners, property managers, schools, hospitals, industrial facilities, and other key decision-makers.
- Own your territory Develop and execute a strategic plan to expand our presence and grow market share throughout the Waukegan area.
- Open doors Proactively prospect, network, and create opportunities rather than relying on existing accounts or inbound leads.
- Build lasting partnerships Become a trusted resource for organizations that need a dependable restoration partner.
- Get out into the community Lead meetings, presentations, educational events, and industry networking opportunities.
- Turn activity into results Manage your pipeline, follow up consistently, and convert relationships into measurable business growth.
- Be our local ambassador Represent Paul Davis with professionalism, confidence, and a genuine passion for helping customers when they need us most.
Who Will Thrive Here?
We're looking for someone who:
- Has a hunter mentality and a demonstrated ability to generate new business.
- Is highly self-motivated and doesn't need someone managing their daily activities.
- Enjoys the challenge of building a territory and creating opportunities from the ground up.
- Is comfortable approaching decision-makers, initiating conversations, and asking for business.
- Understands that successful business development requires persistence, consistency, and follow-through.
- Can build relationships at every level, from facility managers to executive leadership.
- Thinks strategically, takes ownership, and holds themselves accountable for results.
- Brings 5+ years of relevant business development, outside sales, or relationship-building experience.
Experience in restoration, construction, commercial insurance, property management, or facility operations is a plus, but
your ability to develop business and build relationships matters mostCompensation: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Since 1966, Paul Davis has been an industry leader in the areas of property damage mitigation, reconstruction and remodeling. With more than 370 offices in our franchise network, the company serves residential, institutional, and commercial customers and clients across the United States and Canada.
We have built our heritage one project at a time, establishing a reputation for performance, integrity and responsibility among customers and carriers alike. Whether property damage is caused by water, fire, smoke, storms or other disasters, we deliver on our promise to deliver excellence, expertise and a customer experience that is second to none. At Paul Davis, our passion for quality drives everything we do.
