Senior Business Development Manager

ABM industries; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

ABM Industries seeks a Senior Business Development Manager to drive new client growth within the Business & Industry vertical. You will cultivate C-suite relationships, manage complex sales cycles, and secure net-new partnerships across office, campus, manufacturing, and logistics environments.

The role is hybrid with a 2–3 day on-site schedule after training, offering a salary range of $95,000–$105,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in business development, sales, and leadership.
• Active involvement in industry associations such as BOMA, IFMA, or similar networks.
• Experience selling facility services, building services, or other consultative services.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and develop new business opportunities within assigned markets and target accounts.
• Build relationships with corporate executives, facility management leaders, property managers, and real estate stakeholders.
• Conduct strategic needs assessments and present customized facility solutions that align with client objectives.
• Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to proposal, negotiation, and close.
• Collaborate with operations and leadership to deliver comprehensive facility solutions.
• Maintain active presence in industry groups to expand market visibility and opportunities.

Skills

Hunter mindset

Relationship building

Prospecting

CRM proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Salesforce

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Senior Business Development Manager is responsible for driving new business growth within ABM's Business & Industry (B&I) vertical by identifying, prospecting, and securing new client partnerships. This role focuses on developing relationships with C-suite executives, facility leaders, real estate professionals, and key decision-makers across commercial office, corporate campus, manufacturing, logistics, and mixed-use environments. The position requires a true hunter mentality with a strong emphasis on generating net-new opportunities and building a robust sales pipeline.

Benefit Information:

Benefit Information: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM's benefits, visit ABM Employee Benefits | Staff & Management

Pay:

$95,000- $105,000

The pay listed is the salary range for this position. Any specific offer will vary based on the successful applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.

Hybrid role:

Office in office 2-3 day a week after training.

Key responsibilities include:

• Prospecting and developing new business opportunities within assigned markets and target accounts.
• Building relationships with corporate executives, facility management leaders, property managers, and real estate stakeholders.
• Conducting strategic needs assessments and presenting customized facility solutions that align with client objectives.
• Managing the entire sales cycle, from lead generation and qualification through proposal development, contract negotiation, and close.
• Collaborating with operations, subject matter experts, and leadership teams to deliver comprehensive solutions.
• Maintaining an active presence within industry organizations and networking groups to expand market visibility and identify opportunities.
• Achieving and exceeding sales revenue goals, pipeline targets, and business development metrics.
• Utilizing CRM tools to manage opportunities, forecast revenue, and maintain accurate sales activity.
• Proven success in business-to-business sales and new business development.
• Strong prospecting, cold-calling, networking, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to engage executive-level decision-makers and navigate complex sales cycles.
• Demonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas.
• Self-motivated, competitive, and results-driven with a hunter mindset.
• Excellent presentation, negotiation, and communication skills.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in business development, sales, and leadership.
• Experienced and active in in BOMA, IFMA, and other networking groups within assigned territory
• Experience selling facility services, building services, property services, commercial real estate solutions, or other consultative service-based offerings.

Other:

• Knowledge of the commercial real estate, property management, and class A office space i ndustry
• Knowledge of facility services, commercial real estate, or other related field a plus.
• Strong presentation skills and communication.
• Ability to build relationships with existing and new clients to maintain present sales and to facilitate add-on business and services.
• Abillity to represent Company at local or regional conferences or at National meetings and trade organizations
• Ability to work well under pressure to meet established goals.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a diverse work force .
• Ability to collaborate with other individuals, departments and teams.
• Strong ability to write compelling, detailed sales proposals.
• Must be well organized and able to handle multiple proposals and processes simultaneously.
• Strong computer proficiency and ability to work with various software programs (Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Salesforce, etc.).