Business Development Manager

1-800 Water Damage of Western Montana; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Bonus based on performance

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Competitive salary

Job summary

1-800 WATER DAMAGE in McKinney, TX seeks a seasoned restoration professional for a Business Development Manager role. You will drive revenue, oversee project performance, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver quality, profitable outcomes while expanding our network of referral sources and key accounts.

The position emphasizes territory marketing, client development, CRM-driven tracking, and P&L oversight, with compensation designed to reward growth and profitability and a path toward

Qualifications

• 3+ years in restoration industry with project management or operations experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of water, mold, fire, and 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 preferred.
• IICRC certifications and insurance industry experience are a plus.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel the service area.

Responsibilities

• Drive business development through relationships with plumbers, insurance agents, adjusters, property managers, real estate pros, and commercial accounts.
• Develop new referral sources and increase business from existing relationships.
• Conduct regular territory marketing, sales calls, presentations, lunches, networking, and events.
• Track leads, relationships, opportunities, and results using CRM and company tech.
• 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 to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Maintain compliance with policies, regulations, and standards.
• Resolve significant customer issues and protect key relationships.
• Provide ownership with clear reporting on revenue, pipeline, profitability, and growth opportunities.

Skills

Restoration experience

Project management

Sales & business development

CRM experience

Travel willingness

Tools

CRM

Xactimate

Job description

Benefits

• Profit sharing
• Bonus based on performance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Competitive salary

Restoration - Business Development Manager

McKinney, TX

Position Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

What We're Looking For

• 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.

Compensation

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: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Company Overview

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.

What We Do

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.

Our Values

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.