Market Partner

Entrepreneurial Market Partner

• Launch & Own a Restoration Business → Build and own a high-growth service business → Launch a new IRS location with no personal capital required → Receive 30% equity ownership in your market → Create real enterprise value as an operating partner Market Partner

• Independent Restoration Services Location:

  Cedar Rapids

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Iowa Corridor Reports To:

IRS Leadership Team Job Type:

Full-time Entrepreneurial Operating Role Company Overview Independent Restoration Services (IRS) is a rapidly growing water, fire, and mold mitigation company built on exceptional customer experience and operational excellence. In the last four years, IRS has expanded from 3 locations to 25 and increased revenue 13x. We have done this by obsessing over service quality, integrity, and professionalism—ensuring every customer receives a five-star experience during some of the most stressful moments of their lives. We are now seeking high-caliber entrepreneurial leaders to join us as Market Partners and launch new IRS locations across the country. Our Mission, Purpose, and Values MissionTo improve the lives of homeowners, partners, and IRS team members by delivering exceptional restoration services with integrity, professionalism, and uncompromising customer care. PurposeTo redefine how homeowners experience and trust contractors by setting a higher standard for transparency, service, and accountability in the restoration industry.

Core Values:

Hunger

• We pursue growth relentlessly — personally, professionally, and operationally. We take ownership of results, seek continuous improvement, and refuse to settle for average performance. Leanness
• We operate efficiently and responsibly, eliminating waste and focusing resources where they create the greatest value for customers and the business. Simple processes, disciplined execution, and smart decision-making drive sustainable growth. Gratitude
• We serve with humility and appreciation for our customers, teammates, and partners.

We treat every interaction with respect, recognizing that trust is earned through consistent care and follow-through.

The Opportunity:

This is not a traditional job. It is an opportunity to build and own a business. As a Market Partner, you will launch and operate a brand-new IRS location in a market of your choosing. You will be the face of the company locally and will run the business with full P&L responsibility.

What Makes This Unique:

You receive 30% equity ownership in your market No personal capital investment is required IRS provides the brand, systems, training, and launch support You build real, long-term enterprise value You control your income and upside

Position Summary:

The Market Partner is an entrepreneurial operator responsible for launching, growing, and leading a new IRS branch from day one. This role is ideal for someone who wants to: Run their own company Build a team Drive sales and operations Create long-term equity value Be rewarded directly for performance Success means establishing IRS as the dominant restoration provider in your market and building a scalable, profitable operation.

Key Responsibilities:

Market Launch & Business Development Establish and grow IRS in a new geographic market Build relationships with referral partners (insurance agents, plumbers, property managers, etc.) Drive consistent inbound job flow Capture meaningful market share (target: 10% of TAM)

Operations & Execution:

Oversee all day-to-day operations of the branch Manage job intake, estimating, scheduling, and production Ensure every customer receives a five-star experience Maintain IRS operational standards and processes

Team Building & Leadership:

Recruit, hire, and lead technicians and office staff Create a culture aligned with IRS core values Train and develop high-performing teams Build an organization that can scale

Financial Ownership:

Manage the P&L for your location Control costs and drive profitability Reinvest intelligently to grow the business

Growth Beyond Restoration:

Develop the capability to launch two adjacent service businesses in your market over time.

What IRS Headquarters Provides:

IRS is designed so Market Partners can focus on growing the business rather than building infrastructure from scratch. Headquarters provides comprehensive centralized support, including: Initial launch capital and operational infrastructure Proven systems, training, and ongoing mentorship Annual financial reporting and bookkeeping support Business tax filing and compliance management Proprietary operational software platform Professional website setup and ongoing management Search engine optimization (SEO) services Google Business Profile (GBP) management Google Guaranteed / Local Services Ads (LSA) management Xactimate estimating and scope writing support Handling negotiating with insurance companies Marketing strategy and brand support You focus on leadership, sales, and execution

• IRS provides the backbone to help you scale quickly and professionally.

Compensation Structure:

This is an entrepreneurial ownership role, not a salaried position. 30% equity ownership in your market location No personal capital investment required Initial living expense support through a draw on future profits Draws are repaid from early profits Once repaid, ongoing profit distributions begin Typical timeline to profitability and repayment: 6-9 months Your long-term income potential is directly tied to the success of the business you build. I deal

Candidate Profile:

We are looking for driven, high-integrity leaders who want to bet on themselves. You are likely a fit if you: Have strong sales and leadership ability Are highly entrepreneurial and self-motivated Can build relationships and win trust Are comfortable being hands-on in the early days Want to own and grow a real business Have the drive to dominate a local market

Backgrounds That Fit Well:

Former business owners Sales leaders Operations managers Military veterans High-performing corporate professionals seeking entrepreneurship MBA graduates with an ownership mindset Restoration experience is not required

• we train the right people.

Why This Role Exists:

The restoration industry is massive, fragmented, and ripe for professional operators. IRS is building a national platform that delivers consistency, professionalism, and exceptional customer experience. We need top-tier entrepreneurial leaders to help us expand—and to share in the upside.

Pay:

From $75.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person