Entry-Level Business Development Representative (BDR)

Position Overview

American Water Damage Restoration is seeking a motivated and relationship-focused Business Development Representative (BDR) to help grow our network of referral partners and generate new business opportunities. This entry-level role is ideal for someone who enjoys meeting people, building relationships, and learning consultative sales skills in a supportive environment.

The BDR will focus on creating and maintaining partnerships with referral sources such as insurance agents, plumbers, property managers, contractors, and other community businesses. Success in this role comes from curiosity, communication, consistency, and a willingness to learn.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain professional relationships with referral partners and local businesses
• Conduct outreach through phone calls, emails, networking events, and in-person visits
• Learn and apply consultative sales techniques to identify partner needs and opportunities
• Schedule meetings and follow up consistently with prospects and referral partners
• Track activities, conversations, and opportunities within the CRM system
• Attend team meetings, training sessions, and daily huddles
• Help support marketing and community outreach efforts
• Represent American Water Damage Restoration professionally in networking and business settings
• Assist in creating referral partner programs and relationship-building initiatives
• Collaborate with leadership to improve sales processes and outreach strategies

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous sales, customer service, or networking experience is helpful but not required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Comfortable talking with people in person and over the phone
• Organized and able to manage follow-up tasks
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with email and CRM systems
• Reliable transportation preferred for networking and in-person visits

Preferred Traits

• Coachable and open to feedback
• Self-motivated and dependable
• Curious and a good listener
• Relationship-driven rather than overly sales-focused
• Professional and confident communicator
• Comfortable networking within the local community

What You’ll Learn

• Consultative sales techniques
• Relationship and referral partner development
• CRM and pipeline management
• Networking and communication skills
• Business development strategy
• Professional growth and leadership skills

About American Water Damage Restoration

American Water Damage Restoration helps homeowners and businesses recover from water, fire, and property damage with professionalism, urgency, and care. We believe strong relationships, honest communication, and dependable service are the foundation of long-term success both with our customers and our referral partners.

• If you are motivated, relationship-focused, and excited to build a career in business development and consultative sales, we would love to hear from you. No extensive sales background is required we value attitude, consistency, and a willingness to learn.