Business Development Associate - FM

The Facility Maintenance - Business Development Associate will support the sales team in driving business growth within the facility maintenance sector. This role focuses on identifying new opportunities, nurturing client relationships, and assisting in the development of tailored service solutions to meet client needs. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and eager to grow their sales career in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Prospecting & Lead Generation Research and identify potential clients in the facility maintenance market.

Assist in generating and qualifying leads through outbound calls, emails, and networking.

Client Engagement & Relationship Management Support senior sales staff in scheduling meetings, preparing proposals, and following up with clients.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer records in the CRM system.

Provide prompt and professional responses to customer inquiries.

Sales Support & Administration Assist with the preparation of presentations, quotations, and contract documents.

Track and report on sales activities and performance metrics to management.

Coordinate with internal departments (operations, finance, HR) to ensure smooth onboarding of new clients.

Market Research & Strategy Monitor competitors, industry trends, and market developments.

Contribute to the development of marketing campaigns and promotional activities.

Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).Minimum of 2 years of experience in cold calling, business development, outside sales, telemarketing, lead generation, or marketing

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Good organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.

Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and CRM systems.

Self-motivated with a desire to learn and develop within a sales role.

Key

Competencies:

Customer-focused with a service-oriented mindset.

Positive attitude and willingness to take initiative.

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

Performance Indicators (KPIs):

Number of qualified leads generated per month.

Rate of follow-up and conversion to proposals.

Contribution to monthly/quarterly sales targets.

Accuracy and timeliness of CRM and reporting tasks.

Working Conditions:

Full-time, Monday–Friday schedule.

Office-based with occasional travel to client sites as needed.

Benefits:401(k)
Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid training

Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person
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