Business Development Manager Multifamily & Commercial

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary

Position Summary

The Business Development Manager (BDM) drives revenue growth by securing multifamily and commercial plumbing contracts for the 1800

Plumber location based in High Point, NC. This role builds a pipeline of property management, facilities, and commercial accounts
, converts them into preferred vendor relationships and service agreements
, and expands into Charlotte and Raleigh for larger and longer‑cycle opportunities. You’ll be the face of the company to decision‑makers—earning trust, presenting capabilities, and building repeatable contract revenue while coordinating closely with operations to deliver top‑tier service.

What You’ll Own

• Win and grow multifamily and commercial accounts
• Build contract and recurring revenue via service agreements, emergency response programs, and maintenance plans
• Expand strategically into Charlotte & Raleigh for bigger jobs and long‑term account development
• Create a steady referral engine with aligned partners (restoration, GC’s, etc.)

Key Responsibilities
1) Multifamily & Commercial Business Development (Primary Focus)

• Prospect and develop relationships with:
  • Property management companies (multifamily portfolios, HOAs/condos)
  • Multifamily owners/operators and asset managers
  • Facility managers (retail, office, medical, light industrial)
  • Commercial property managers and building engineers
  • General contractors and commercial remodelers
  • Restoration/mitigation companies (referral + partner work)
• Book and lead meetings, site walks, and vendor presentations.
• Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of targeted accounts across the territory.

2) Contracts, Service Agreements & Preferred Vendor Programs

• Sell and implement:
  • Preferred vendor agreements for multifamily/commercial
  • Emergency response agreements (after‑hours priority + SLAs where applicable)
  • Preventive maintenance programs (annual/quarterly inspections, drain care, water heater programs)
  • Portfolio pricing (unit turns, recurring drain/jetting, camera inspections, backflow support if offered, etc.)
• Work with ownership/ops on proposals, scopes, pricing, and onboarding.

3) Account Management & Retention

• Serve as the relationship owner for assigned key accounts.
• Ensure smooth onboarding: contact list, dispatch process, after‑hours expectations, invoicing terms, and service standards.
• Conduct quarterly business reviews (QBRs) and maintain consistent touchpoints.
• Resolve account‑level issues quickly by coordinating with dispatch and field leadership.

4) Territory Strategy:
Triad Now, Charlotte/Raleigh Growth

• Spend most time building density in the High Point/Triad market (near‑term revenue).
• Develop long‑cycle opportunities in Charlotte and Raleigh/Durham (larger contract bids, portfolio wins, bigger jobs).
• Build target lists and a cadence plan for each metro area (associations, property groups, facilities networks).

5) Local Networking & Brand Presence

• Represent 1800
  
  Plumber at:
  • Apartment association events (Triad/Charlotte/Raleigh)
  • BOMA/IFMA‑style facilities groups (as applicable)
  • Chamber and local business networking
• Coordinate with local marketing on account‑based outreach and partner campaigns.

6) CRM, Reporting & Forecasting

• Track activity and maintain accurate notes/stages in CRM.
• Weekly reporting on:
  • Calls/emails, meetings, proposals, wins
  • Pipeline value and forecast by metro
  • Contract progress and renewal opportunities

Success Metrics (KPIs)

• New multifamily/commercial accounts opened monthly/quarterly
• Qualified property/facilities meetings completed
• Proposals delivered + close rate
• Contracted recurring revenue (service agreements / preferred vendor wins)
• Revenue influenced by BDM channel (monthly + quarterly)
• Account retention and repeat work volume
• Pipeline coverage and velocity (Triad + Charlotte + Raleigh)

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years in B2B sales/business development (home services, trades, facilities, construction, or restoration preferred)
• Proven ability to prospect, build relationships, and close contract‑based deals
• Comfortable selling to property managers, facility managers, and commercial stakeholders
• Strong organization + CRM discipline
• Valid driver’s license; able to…