Business Development Manager

GDI Ainsworth; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GDI Ainsworth in New York, NY is seeking a Business Development Manager for growth in the Commercial Real Estate sector. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of commercial building operations and janitorial service delivery, with a strong market network.

This position requires someone relationship-driven, knowledgeable about facility services, and capable of driving business development efforts effectively.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of commercial building operations and janitorial service delivery.
• Familiarity with managing third-party service providers, contracts, and scopes of work.
• Established CRE professional network within the local market.

Responsibilities

• Build and expand relationships within the Commercial Real Estate community.
• Identify and pursue new janitorial and facility service opportunities.
• Support proposal development, presentations, and RFP responses.

Skills

Understanding of commercial building operations

Janitorial service delivery

Relationship building

Communication skills

Organized and detail-oriented

Job description

On provider. One solution. All your facility maintenance services. GDI provides unequalled capability and expertise in the facility services sector across Canada and the United States. Our broad knowledge and competencies in integrated facility services will contribute to the success of our business partners. With nearly a century of experience, our excellent service delivery distinguishes us from other facility services providers. Our team of over 30,000 individuals offer innovative cleaning techniques, best-in-class capabilities, and unrivaled experienc

We are seeking a relationship‑driven Business Development Manager to support growth within the Commercial Real Estate (CRE) sector across the New Jersey and New York City metro markets. This role is well suited for current or former Facility Managers and Property Managers who understand commercial building operations, janitorial service contracts, and scopes of work, as well as professionals with janitorial, security or facilities maintenance business development experience who bring strong market relationships and operational insight.

The ideal candidate brings practical knowledge of janitorial service delivery in commercial environments, understands service expectations from both an owner and tenant perspective, and maintains strong relationships within the local CRE community through established professional networks and active participation in industry ev

Responsibilities

• Build and expand relationships within the Commercial Real Estate community, including Property Managers, Facility Managers, Owners, and Asset M
• anagersIdentify and pursue new janitorial and facility service opportunities within commercial office portfolios and other CRE assetsApply operational knowledge of janitorial contracts, scopes of work, and service delivery to align client needs with effective, practical so
• lutionsSupport proposal development, presentations, and RFP responses by providing real‑world insight into building operations and client pri
• oritiesPartner closely with internal operations teams to ensure accurate scoping, seamless transitions, and long‑term client satis
• factionLeverage an established network of CRE colleagues and peers to generate leads and re
• ferralsMaintain market visibility by attending local CRE industry events, association meetings, and networking functions, including organizations such as BOMA a
• nd IFMAStay informed on market activity, upcoming bid opportunities, and competitive dynamics within the te

Background

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• DevelopmentFacility Services Business
• DevelopmentCandidates are comfortable overseeing janitorial vendors, reviewing scopes of work, and understanding how facility services impact tenant experience, asset value, and operational p

Qualifications

• Looking For
• Strong understanding of commercial building operations and janitorial ser
• vice deliveryFamiliarity with managing third‑party service providers, contracts, and s
• copes of workEstablished CRE professional network within the
• local marketActive participation in industry events, associations, and netw
• orking forumsStrong communication and relationship‑bu
• ilding skillsSelf‑motivated, consultative, and comfortable engaging with client
• stakeholdersOrganized, detail‑oriented, and