Business Development Manager

ABOUT BLAST IT CLEAN Blast It Clean specializes in industrial cleaning, sandblasting, and protective coating services. With a strong presence in Kansas City and a growing footprint in Chicago, we partner with clients across industrial, construction, and commercial sectors to restore, protect, and maintain their assets. THE ROLE We’re seeking a motivated, relationship-driven Business Development Manager to spearhead our growth in Chicago. This individual will focus on identifying new sales opportunities, managing a pipeline of high-bid projects, and nurturing strong client relationships. Responsibilities :

• Identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities in construction, industrial, and restoration markets.
• Leverage existing professional network to generate immediate business opportunities.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of high-value contracts.
• Consult with prospective clients to understand their needs and tailor solutions.
• Represent Blast It Clean at industry events, trade shows, and networking opportunities.
• Manage a book of business and grow client accounts over time.
• Collaborate with operations to ensure smooth project delivery and client satisfaction.
• Mentor and help support others on the sales team to ensure consistency in approach and results.
• Oversee or directly participate in job walks and scope assessments.
• Create and review cost estimates based on labor, materials, and equipment.
• Develop tailored, accurate proposals that align with client expectations and company standards.
• Create dashboards, track opportunities, forecasts, and progress in the CRM (HubSpot / JobTread). Qualifications :
• 3–5 years of sales experience in industrial solutions, construction, or related industries.
• Proven success in selling large contracts / projects ($50k+) .
• Strong network in construction / industrial sectors (preferred).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated “hunter” mindset with the ability to work independently.
• Experience managing a sales pipeline and CRM tracking.
• Proficiency with CRM software, sales tracking tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Deep understanding of estimating processes, proposal development, and project scoping. Compensation : $80,000 - $105,000 yearly based on experience
• Identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities in construction, industrial, and restoration markets.
• Leverage existing professional network to generate immediate business opportunities.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of high-value contracts.
• Consult with prospective clients to understand their needs and tailor solutions.
• Represent Blast It Clean at industry events, trade shows, and networking opportunities.
• Manage a book of business and grow client accounts over time.
• Collaborate with operations to ensure smooth project delivery and client satisfaction.
• Mentor and help support others on the sales team to ensure consistency in approach and results.
• Oversee or directly participate in job walks and scope assessments.
• Create and review cost estimates based on labor, materials, and equipment.
• Develop tailored, accurate proposals that align with client expectations and company standards.
• Create dashboards, track opportunities, forecasts, and progress in the CRM (HubSpot / JobTread).

Compensation :

$80,000-$105,000 per year