Business Development Specialist

Responsive recruiter Benefits: Competitive salary Flexible schedule Business Development Specialist (BDS) Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services Part-Time | Hybrid Opportunity After Training $16.00–$20.00 per Hour + Performance Incentives Help Local Businesses. Grow a Great Company. Build Your Career. Are you confident on the phone, organized, and motivated by results? Do you enjoy connecting with people and opening doors to new opportunities? Office Pride is seeking a motivated Business Development Specialist (BDS) to help identify and connect with local businesses that may benefit from our commercial cleaning services. In this role, you will serve as the first point of contact with prospective clients, uncover business opportunities, and schedule qualified appointments for our sales team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in sales, customer outreach, networking, or business development who is looking for flexible work hours and performance-based earning potential. Compensation & Benefits Competitive hourly pay: $16.00–$20.00 per hour Performance-based incentives for: Qualified appointments scheduled New customer accounts generated Flexible part-time schedule Hybrid work opportunity after successful training and demonstrated performance Direct access to company ownership and leadership Professional development in sales and business development Opportunity for growth within a respected and growing company Key Responsibilities Prospecting & Outreach Identify businesses that fit our ideal customer profile Research and verify decision-makers and key contacts Conduct outbound outreach through phone calls, emails, and other professional communication channels Learn about prospects' current cleaning services and business challenges Qualify opportunities and assess interest in our services Appointment Setting Schedule qualified appointments for the sales team Coordinate schedules to maximize appointment efficiency Maintain a healthy pipeline of sales opportunities CRM & Database Management Record all prospecting activities in the CRM system Maintain accurate records of calls, emails, notes, and follow-up activities Verify and update contact information Organize and manage ongoing follow-up campaigns Relationship Building Build and nurture relationships with prospective clients Provide information and resources requested by prospects Send professional follow-up communications Represent Office Pride with professionalism, integrity, and courtesy What Success Looks Like Successful candidates are comfortable making outbound calls, engaging in conversations, documenting outcomes, and moving on to the next opportunity. You understand that not every interaction will result in an appointment—and that's okay. Success in this role comes from consistency, organization, persistence, and maintaining a positive attitude. Qualifications Required High school diploma or equivalent Previous experience in sales, customer service, appointment setting, business development, or a related field Strong verbal and written communication skills Comfortable making outbound phone calls Strong organizational and time-management skills Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively Preferred Experience using CRM software Basic computer proficiency Professional, positive, and self-motivated attitude About Office Pride Office Pride is one of the nation's leading commercial cleaning companies, built on a foundation of excellence, integrity, and outstanding customer service. We help businesses maintain cleaner, healthier workplaces while creating opportunities for our team members to grow and succeed. If you're looking for a flexible position where your efforts directly contribute to company growth—and your earning potential—we'd love to hear from you. Apply Today Join a team that values hard work, professionalism, and personal growth. Apply today and help create new opportunities for businesses throughout our community. This version is optimized for platforms such as Indeed, ZipRecruiter, LinkedIn, and local job boards while maintaining a professional and engaging tone. Flexible work from home options available. Compensation: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services is one of the most respected full-service janitorial and commercial cleaning companies in the nation. Built on a foundation of strong core values and a commitment to service excellence, our goals are to provide total customer satisfaction and a rewarding work environment for team members. You will be applying for a job with an independently owned and operated Office Pride franchised business and not with Faith Franchising Company, Inc., the franchisor of the Office Pride system, or any of its affiliates. Each franchise handles all employment matters for their specific location. Office Pride® is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.