Director of Business Development Position Available In Charleston, South Carolina

Director of Business Development SERVPRO Global DRT Charleston, SC Job Details $100,000 – $140,000 a year 2 days ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Paid time off 401(k) matching Qualifications Sales Marketing Restoration Master’s degree 8 years Business development Bachelor’s degree IICRC Certification Senior level Business Master of Business Administration Environmental remediation Construction Management Negotiation Full Job Description About the Company SERVPRO Global DRT is a leader in remediation and restoration; providing best in class service to handle emergency and reconstruction needs 24/7. Our goal is to help minimize the interruption to your life and quickly make it “like it never even happened”.

Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Director of Business Development to lead strategic growth initiatives in the Charleston-Columbia, SC region . This leadership role is pivotal in expanding our presence in the disaster recovery, water mitigation, fire mitigation, environmental cleanup, reconstruction, and insurance claims markets. The Director will focus on securing new business, deepening industry relationships, and driving revenue in both commercial and residential sectors.

Primary Responsibilities:

Market Expansion & Strategy:

Develop and execute a regional business development strategy focused on disaster recovery, mold/fire/water remediation, environmental cleanup, and insurance-driven reconstruction projects. Identify and pursue new revenue streams in key verticals such as property management, insurance carriers, adjusters, municipal contracts, healthcare, and education. Monitor regional trends, competitive landscape, and local regulations to inform go-to-market tactics.

Client & Partner Development:

Build strong relationships with insurance adjusters, property owners, facility managers, and restoration consultants across South Carolina. Attend industry networking events, disaster recovery forums, trade shows, and association meetings (e.g., CAI, IREM, RIMS). Represent the company during client presentations, project negotiations, and partnership discussions.

Sales Execution & Team Leadership:

Lead the sales process from prospecting to close, including RFP/RFQ submissions, proposal development, and contract negotiation. Collaborate with estimators and project managers to ensure alignment between client expectations and project delivery.

Performance Tracking & Reporting:

Maintain an active pipeline in CRM with detailed reporting on opportunity status, client communications, and deal progress. Regularly report KPIs, revenue forecasts, and market insights to executive leadership.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or related field; MBA a plus. 8+ years of business development or sales experience in disaster recovery, restoration, or environmental remediation. Deep understanding of insurance claims processes, emergency response protocols, and industry compliance standards (e.g., IICRC, OSHA, EPA). Strong existing network within the Carolinas’ insurance, property management, and municipal sectors. Proven track record of winning high-value contracts and growing regional market share. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. Based in or willing to relocate to Charleston or Columbia, SC, with travel nationwide as needed. Skills/Physical Demands/Competencies Walking and/or standing throughout the day Frequent driving and sitting Occasionally climbing ladders Occasionally exposed to extreme conditions such as heat The noise level at individual jobsites can be loud

Salary :

$100,000- $140,000, based on experience. Plus, commission.

Benefits :

Competitive salary based on experience Comprehensive health insurance 401(k) retirement plan with company match Paid time off and holidays Travel expenses paid by company Each SERVPRO® Franchise is Independently Owned and Operated. All employees of a SERVPRO franchise are hired by, employed by, and under the sole supervision and control of an independently owned and operated SERVPRO franchise. SERVPRO franchise employees are not employed by, jointly employed by, agents of or under the supervision or control of Servpro Industries, LLC or Servpro Franchisor, LLC (the Franchisor), in any manner whatsoever. All Sample Forms provided by Servpro Industries, LLC to SERVPRO franchises should be reviewed and approved by the Franchise’s attorney for compliance with Federal, State and Local laws. All Sample Forms are provided for informational purposes and SERVPRO franchises may choose whether or not to use them. In this role, you will give an estimate of the work that needs to be done with incoming customer calls and dispatch the work to appropriate teams within the franchise.