Business Development Representative

Surface Experts - Chicago Near North

Business Development Representative

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Bonus based on performance

    Flexible schedule

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Role Description As our Business Development Rep, you'll be responsible for planning your day and calling on properties throughout the northern neighborhoods of Chicago (e.g. River North, Wicker Park/Bucktown, Lincoln Park, Logan Square, etc) to schedule jobs for our technicians to repair.

    Why Surface Experts

    Surface Experts is an all-inclusive surface repair provider. We repair small damage to hard surfaces like Floors, Countertops, Tubs, Cabinets, Furniture … almost everything!

    We are an environmentally-focused small business that aims to reduce the waste of time, money, and landfill by repairing, rather than replacing, these surfaces! No prior industry or formal sales experience required. If you bring the right attributes, we’ll train you to excel with world-class training at Surface Experts HQ, a steady flow of quality leads, and a supportive team behind you!

    Perks and Benefits:

    Compensation and Time Off

    Compensation: Base salary + commission + bonuses (avg annual earnings range at listed amount)

    Time Off: Paid holidays and minimum 10 days of paid time off

    Stipends: Wellness, mileage/parking, and phone stipends

    Location and Schedule

    Location: Majority time doing in-field sales; minimal remote admin work

    Work-Life Balance: Full-time during business hours (no nights or weekends)

    Manage Your Schedule: Midweek appointment? Scheduling autonomy means you can balance work commitments with personal appointments.

    Small Business, Big Support, Huge Opportunity

    Local Business: Small-business backed by the training, tools, and resources of a nationwide franchise

    Tight-Knit Team: Work closely with the owner and technicians to deliver high-quality repairs

    Technology: Software that provides quality leads, plus a detailed routing tool to help you plan efficient routes

    Sales Support: Access to a dedicated Support Center for administrative assistance

    Coaching and Training: Sales training at Surface Experts HQ plus continual 1:1 coaching with our sales coaching team

    What a Typical Day Looks Like

    Map your route, planning on ~15 on-site visits throughout a variety of northern Chicago neighborhoods (e.g. River North, Wicker Park/Bucktown, Lincoln Park, Logan Square, etc) to schedule work for our technicians

    Log notes/metrics in our software and coordinate with the Owner/Sales team

    Light admin and prep from your home, before daily driving to visit properties in various neighborhoods each day

    Weekly sales coaching, ongoing support, and regular reviews to track overall performance to sales goals

    Attributes Over Experience

    No Sales Experience Required: No prior industry experience, degree, or formal sales experience is needed. We will teach the process; we can’t teach these traits:

    Coachable — Eager to learn, open to feedback, takes responsibility for results, and willing to run a proven sales playbook

    Curious — Active listener who is comfortable asking questions and seeks to serve customers by first understanding them and their needs

    Motivated — Independent and driven person who isn't satisfied settling and strives to build and maintain strong client relationships

    Detail-Oriented — Executes daily habits (routing, documenting metrics, sending follow-ups) that turn activity into revenue

    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 Surface Experts Corporate.