Business Development Manager - Janitorial Services
Houston, Texas
Position Type: Full Time
Req ID: 2026-1607216
Date posted: 06/04/2026
Allied Universal® Facility Solutions is hiring a Business Development Manager to identify new business opportunities throughout a geographic region. The consultative sales professional will be responsible for new business development throughout a variety of verticals, which include Commercial Real Estate, Higher Education, Medical Office Buildings and Retail Centers.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Drive the sales process, including prospecting, management of self-generated and company-provided leads, proposal development, contract and pricing negotiations, RFP responses, delivery of customized presentations, and post-close contract implementation.
- Develop and execute strategic business development plans within a designated geographic territory to achieve company growth objectives, increased market share and positioning of Allied Universal’s local presence and comprehensive janitorial solutions across diverse industries
- Collaborate with internal support departments and operational leadership to develop customized proposals that strategically position the team to win new business and establish a trusted partnership with the client and operations team
- Build and maintain consultative relationships with key clients, industry partners, and stakeholders to foster long-term business partnerships
- Stay up to date on industry and market trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging technologies to identify innovative business opportunities
- Continuously assess and report on sales cycle activity, pipeline development and sales goal tracking using the CRM tool and ongoing communication to senior management
- Be a part of a culture that values innovation, agility, and teamwork
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must possess one or more of the following:
- Bachelor’s degree with at least three (3) years of outside sales experience In a Business-to-Business environment
- Associate’s degree with at least five (5) of outside sales experience in a Business-to-Business environment
- High School diploma with at least fifteen (15) years of outside sales experience in a Business-to-Business environment
- Team-oriented sales professional that thrives in collaborating with operations partners and building relationships
- Award winning hunter trained in consultative selling techniques with a record in achieving sales excellence (awards, top rankings, consistent goal achievement)
- Skilled at brand development using professional networks, local and national associations, and social media tools
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, oral and written, and adept in creating and delivering compelling presentations
- Submits weekly KPI and call activity reports on prospect contacts, leveraging proficiency in Salesforce
- Proficient in web-based applications and Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Powerpoint, Teams)
- Strong organizational skills to effectively plan cold calling, in person client meetings, reporting and goal achievement
- Ability to travel throughout all areas of the territory, including some overnight travel
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Previous consultative sales experience in a b2b service-based company
BENEFITS:
- Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
- Enrollment in our company’s 401 (k) or Supplemental Income Plan, subject to eligibility requirements
- Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
- Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.
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