Business Development Sales Representative

Entry-level Business Development Sales Representative role in the Seattle branch serving Kent, WA, focused on canvassing, prospecting, and cold outreach to create new business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person visits with existing and prospective commercial customers to support trustworthy service.
• Build and maintain customer relationships through regular field visits, on-site consultations, and follow-up meetings.
• Drive commercial sales growth using proactive outreach, lead follow-up, and territory development.
• Find new business opportunities and expand existing accounts through field prospecting and solution-based selling.
• Sell Roto-Rooter commercial services, including plumbing, drain cleaning, industrial services, excavation, water cleanup, and water quality solutions.
• Promote and sell preventative maintenance programs and priority care service plans to new and existing customers.
• Use Salesforce CRM to document customer visits, track relationship value, record sales activities, and manage the sales pipeline.
• Prepare and present on-site materials including service recommendations and customized proposals.
• Attend industry events, trade shows, and networking functions to generate leads and represent the company.
• Coordinate with internal operations teams to support successful delivery of sold services.

Requirements

• Commercial sales experience with a proven year-over-year record for territory development and growth preferred.
• Pass an acceptable background check per company standards.
• Ability to complete extensive driving and travel to customer locations in the assigned territory in a timely and professional manner.
• Ability to complete administrative tasks that support field sales activities.
• Highschool diploma or equivalent.
• Strong English communication skills in written and oral form.
• May involve direct interaction with vulnerable populations such as children or elderly.
• Must serve as a trusted informational resource for Roto-Rooter customers.

Technology

• Salesforce CRM

Compensation & Benefits

• $700 weekly base salary
• Weekly performance-based bonus: $250–$350
• Medical insurance with a Prescription Drug Card
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 10 days of Paid Vacation Annually
• 10 days of Paid Sick Leave Annually
• 8 Paid Holidays Annually
• Paid Training
• Life Insurance
• Mileage reimbursement at the current federal standard rate
• Competitive benefits package