Director of Business Development

Chicago Water and Fire

• $90K — $110K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in business development or sales, ideally in plumbing, mechanical contracting, or insurance industries.
  • Strong relationship-building skills with a focus on B2B partnerships.
  • Demonstrated success in a hands-on sales role with a track record of closing deals.
  • Ability to create and implement effective growth strategies.
  • Confidence in managing a portfolio of partnerships and driving results.

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage a portfolio of over 450 potential referral partners.
  • Build and nurture relationships with plumbing companies and mechanical contractors.
  • Drive lead generation through visibility and trust in the market.
  • Spend four days a week traveling to meet partners and close accounts.
  • Develop repeatable systems for business growth and partnership development.

Benefits

  • Local travel required with a company vehicle and gas expenses covered.
Full Job Description
We're not just hiring a marketer - we're hiring a builder.

Your Mission
Take charge of a portfolio of 450+ potential referral partners. You'll build the systems, own your territory, and generate inbound restoration leads by being visible, trusted, and everywhere that matters - spending four days a week on the road building relationships and closing accounts.

Compensation
  • Base Salary: $90K-$110K
  • Uncapped Commission
  • OTE: $200K-$300K+ for top performers


You're a Fit If You:
  • Have a background in pharma, construction, or insurance-based sales
  • You walk in with confidence, earn trust fast, and know how to close without the hard sell
  • Thrive on the road 4 days a week
  • Love creating routes, systems, and repeatable growth strategies
  • Are ready to leave behind small-ball roles and build something big


Local travel required - Vehicle provided with gas!!

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