Emergency Services Sales Representative

Pop-Up Talent; Blue Island (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Short/long-term disability

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Pop-Up Talent is seeking a driven Loss Consultant / Business Development professional to build referral partnerships with plumbers and drive new business in Chicago's South Suburbs.

You will respond to property damage scenes, educate clients on restoration timelines and insurance expectations, and proactively sell Emergency Response Plans to commercial clients while maintaining strong relationships with partners and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience generating referrals from plumbers, trades, or similar partners.
• Comfortable responding to emergency loss situations.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Experience in sales, restoration, or construction industries is a plus.
• Ability to work independently without close supervision.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Empathy-driven approach when working with property owners in crisis.

Responsibilities

• Build, grow, and manage referral partnerships with plumbers and plumbing companies through a structured Plumbing Referral Program.
• Respond promptly to fire, flood, and other property damage scenes.
• Serve as the first point of contact for affected property owners by providing victim assistance in a calm, clear direction during high-stress situations.
• Educate clients on restoration processes, timelines, safety considerations, and insurance expectations.
• Generate and secure new business-to-business sales revenue; Proactively sell Emergency Response Plans (ERPs) to commercial clients.
• Attend networking events, trade shows, and industry meetings to build long-term relationships.
• Track and follow up on referrals, leads, emergency losses, and commercial opportunities.
• Maintain strong communication with internal teams to ensure smooth project handoffs.
• Represents the company professionally in all client and partner interactions.

Skills

Referral partnerships

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Time-management

Sales experience

Independence

Empathy with clients

Driver’s license

Education

Job or industry experience equivalent

Job description

• One of the most trusted names in disaster restoration services with offices in Chicago’s South suburbs is seeking a self-motivated, energetic, persuasive individual to fill our Loss Consultant / Business Development position

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build, grow, and manage referral partnerships with plumbers and plumbing companies through a structured Plumbing Referral Program
• Respond promptly to fire, flood, and other property damage scenes
• Serve as the first point of contact for affected property owners by providing victim assistance in a calm, clear direction during high-stress situations
• Educate clients on restoration processes, timelines, safety considerations, and insurance expectations
• Generate and secure new business-to-business sales revenueProactively sell Emergency Response Plans (ERPs) to commercial clients
• Attend networking events, trade shows, and industry meetings to build long-term relationships
• Track and follow up on referrals, leads, emergency losses, and commercial opportunities
• Maintain strong communication with internal teams to ensure smooth project handoffs
• Represents the company professionally in all client and partner interactions

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Proven experience generating referrals from plumbers, trades, or similar partners
• Comfortable and confident responding to emergency loss situations
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Experience in sales, restoration, or construction industries is a plus
• Ability to work independently without close supervision
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Empathy-driven approach when working with property owners in crisis

Education or Experience:

• Job or industry experience equivalent
• Sales background with proven success in referral or territory development

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Your talents will be rewarded with a competitive base annual salary of ($60,000–$70,000) plus commissions, based on your experience. Your employee benefit package offers medical (company subsidized), dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, 100% company-paid life insurance (up to $25,000) and accidental death & dismemberment (up to $25,000), 401k (3% of total salary), plus annual profit-sharing contribution, paid holidays, and Paid Time Off

WHY JOIN US?

• We believe that our people are our greatest asset. As a Sales Executive – Loss Consultant / Business Development Representative, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a dynamic team and make an immediate impact on the growth of our business. With competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and the chance to build meaningful partnerships that shape our success, this is an exciting career path for the right individual

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are an organization that values diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including minorities and persons with disabilities.