Business Development Representative / First Responder

Lightspeed Restoration of Farmington

Business Development Representative / First Responder

Saint Louis, MO
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Bonus based on performance

    Company car

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Lightspeed Restoration – St. Louis & Farmington, MO

    Lightspeed Restoration is a fast-growing leader in water, fire, and mold restoration. We are expanding into the Greater St. Louis market and are looking for a driven, relationship-focused Business Development Representative (BDR) who can also serve as a First Responder in the field.

    This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives on building connections, being first on scene, and driving revenue growth.

    Position Overview

    This role combines business development and field response. You will be responsible for generating new referral relationships while also responding to job sites to collect critical information for our estimating team.

    Key Responsibilities

    Business Development

    Build and maintain relationships with:

    Insurance agents and adjusters

    Plumbers and property managers

    Realtors and other referral partners

    Conduct regular in-person visits, drop-ins, and follow-ups

    Represent Lightspeed Restoration at networking events and community functions

    Develop and execute local marketing strategies using provided budget

    First Responders / Field Intake

    Respond to new losses (water, fire, mold) when needed

    Gather initial job information including:

    Photos and documentation

    Basic measurements and affected areas

    Customer statements and loss details

    Communicate clearly with the estimating team to assist in preparing invoices and estimates

    Provide a professional first impression to customers during stressful situations

    Required Experience

    1–3 years of experience in the restoration industry (water, fire, or mold) is required

    Must be familiar with industry standards, job site conditions, and basic scoping practices

    Experience working with insurance claims, adjusters, or estimating platforms (Xactimate preferred) is a strong plus

    Compensation & Benefits

    Base hourly pay + strong commission structure

    10% commission on water mitigation jobs

    5% commission on fire and mold projects

    Company vehicle provided

    Company phone provided

    Marketing budget provided for business development efforts

    High earning potential based on performance

    Work Location

    Primarily based in the St. Louis, MO market

    Will also support operations in Farmington, MO as needed

    What We’re Looking For

    Strong communication and relationship-building skills

    Self-motivated and results-driven

    Comfortable working both in the field and in a sales environment

    Ability to handle fast-paced, emergency-driven situations

    Professional, dependable, and team-oriented mindset

    Why Join Lightspeed Restoration?

    Rapidly growing company with expansion opportunities

    Direct impact on company growth and market presence

    Supportive leadership and proven systems

    Opportunity to build your own book of business while helping people in emergency situations

    This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Lightspeed Restoration Corporate.