Director of Business Development

Chicago Water & Fire Restoration; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped Commission

OTE $200K–$300K+

Job summary

CWF Restoration is seeking a seasoned business development leader to own and grow our B2B referral partnerships in the restoration industry. You’ll focus on plumbing companies, mechanical contractors, and other high-value sources, and you’ll be in the trenches daily building relationships and driving results.

This role is hands-on, with travel four days a week, and you’ll build systems, territories, and repeatable growth strategies to close deals and generate inbound restoration leads.

Qualifications

• Sell to B2B referral partners in restoration and related industries.
• Build and optimize partner programs and territory plans.
• Close deals while working on the road four days a week.

Responsibilities

• Own a portfolio of 450+ potential referral partners and manage relationships.
• Build systems and processes to scale partner growth.
• Generate inbound restoration leads by visibility and trust.
• Spend four days a week on the road building relationships and closing accounts.

Skills

Partnership development

B2B sales

Relationship building

Field sales

Strategic planning

Job description

We’re not just hiring a marketer — we’re hiring a builder.

CWF Restorationis a leading force in the restoration industry, and we’re looking for a seasoned business development leader to own and grow our B2B referral partnerships. Your focus: plumbing companies, mechanical contractors, and other high-value sources. Despite the executive-sounding title, this role is hands-on — you’ll be in the trenches, building relationships and driving results every day.

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 inpharma, 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 creatingroutes, systems, and repeatable growth strategies
• Are ready to leave behind small-ball roles andbuild something big

Local travel required— Vehicle provided with gas!!