Business Development Manager - Baton Rouge Area

IICRC; Louisiana; On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Mileage reimbursement

Laptop provided

Phone provided

Job summary

ServiceMaster Elite in Louisiana seeks a driven Business Development Manager to grow our commercial cleaning services. You’ll lead outreach, schedule meetings with decision-makers, and build strong client relationships while representing the brand professionally.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year outside sales experience, familiarity with HubSpot or other CRMs, and strong presentation skills. A degree is preferred; remote work is not indicated.

Qualifications

• 1+ year outside sales experience or entry-level with drive.
• Experience with HubSpot or any CRM.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Organized, self-motivated, and goal-oriented.
• Ability to work independently and handle pressure.

Responsibilities

• Generate leads through outreach, networking, research, and cold calls.
• Schedule and run meetings with decision-makers.
• Build strong relationships and represent our brand professionally.
• Present solutions and negotiate service agreements.
• Scope projects and prepare estimates.
• Maintain accounts and perform customer service/quality checks.
• Track activities and pipeline in our CRM (HubSpot).
• Plan and forecast monthly/quarterly sales goals.
• Stay aware of industry trends and competitor activity.

Skills

Outside sales

CRM

Microsoft 365

Communication

Presentation skills

Organized

Self-motivated

Goal oriented

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

HubSpot

Microsoft 365

Job description

Job Skills / Requirements

Benefits

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts

Job Skills / Requirements

Kickstart your sales career with a company that’s growing fast and rewards ambition. ServiceMaster Elite has delivered clean, safe, and healthy workplaces across New Orleans and Baton Rouge metro areas for over 32 years. We’re looking for a driven, people-focused Business Development Manager to help us expand our commercial cleaning services.

If you’re motivated, competitive, and ready to build your career—this is a great opportunity.

What You’ll Do

• Generate leads through outreach, networking, research, and cold calls
• Schedule and run meetings with decision-makers
• Build strong relationships and represent our brand professionally
• Present solutions and negotiate service agreements
• Scope projects and prepare estimates
• Maintain accounts and perform customer service/quality checks
• Track activities and pipeline in our CRM (HubSpot)
• Plan and forecast monthly/quarterly sales goals
• Stay aware of industry trends and competitor activity

What We’re Looking For

• 1+ year outside sales experience (entry-level with strong drive will be considered)
• Experience with HubSpot or any CRM
• Microsoft 365
• Strong communication + presentation skills
• Organized, self-motivated, and goal-oriented
• Ability to work independently and handle pressure
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license & clean driving record
• Reliable transportation
• Successful background check & drug screening

Why Join Us

• Fast-growing company with room to advance
• Supportive team and strong brand reputation
• Work that makes a real impact for businesses and communities

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $40,000–$50,000
• On-Target Earnings (OTE): $70,000–$90,000
• Commission: Uncapped earning potential
• Annual performance bonuses
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• PTO, paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Full CRM access (HubSpot)
• Laptop and Phone provided

This position is with a locally owned ServiceMaster franchise. All hiring decisions are made at the franchise level.

Compensation: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Built on a foundation of great brands and employees with a passion for service, our vision is to be the leading provider of essential services through empowered people, world-class customer service and convenient access. By joining ServiceMaster, you'll be part of a talented network of employees with a shared vision.

Our environment is a diverse community where successful people work together to achieve common goals.

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 The ServiceMaster Company, LLC.