Position Title: Business Development Specialist
Territory: Starkville, MS and surrounding areas
Employment Type: Full-Time
Flexible Work Options: Hybrid / Work from Home available

Overview

SERVPRO of Columbus/Starkville is part of a national leader in fire and water cleanup and restoration, helping property owners recover from disasters quickly and professionally. With a strong reputation for service excellence and rapid growth in the region, we are expanding our team to better serve the Columbus/Starkville area and surrounding communities.

We are looking for a Business Development Specialist to lead strategic growth efforts in Northeast Mississippi. This high-impact role focuses on identifying new business opportunities, fostering key relationships, and driving revenue growth. Ideal candidates will bring experience in sales—preferably in restoration, construction, or property management—and a passion for building meaningful partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

Develop New Business

Identify and engage prospective clients through research, outreach, and networking.
Analyze market trends and align growth strategies with business goals.

Manage Client Relationships

Serve as the lead point of contact for key customers.
Maintain strong, ongoing communication to ensure client satisfaction and retention.

Collaborate Across Teams

Partner with estimating and operations to support contract execution.
Align with marketing to launch targeted campaigns and initiatives.

Track and Report Performance

Establish sales goals and track KPIs.
Deliver regular performance updates to leadership.

Represent SERVPRO

Attend industry events, community functions, and networking opportunities to build brand awareness.
Establish yourself as a trusted representative of the SERVPRO brand in the Columbus/Starkville area.

Qualifications

Experience:

Experience launching or expanding into new markets is a plus.

Skills:

Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
CRM proficiency and Microsoft Office fluency.
Strong analytical and relationship-building abilities.

Attributes:

Highly self-motivated and results-driven.
Team-oriented but comfortable working independently.
Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic environment.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive base salary + commission
Health, dental, and vision insurance
PTO and paid holidays
Company vehicle provided
Work-from-home flexibility

Why Join SERVPRO?

With a legacy of excellence and a reputation built on trust, SERVPRO of Columbus/Starkville is proud to serve our communities with integrity, speed, and professionalism. As part of the nationally recognized SERVPRO brand, you’ll join a team that believes in growth—both for our business and for our people.

Apply today and help us grow our presence in Starkville and beyond, delivering restoration solutions when our customers need them most.

SERVPRO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Each SERVPRO® Franchise is Independently Owned and Operated.

Flexible work from home options available.

Picture yourself here fulfilling your potential.

At SERVPRO^®, you can make a positive difference in people’s lives each and every day! We’re seeking self-motivated, proactive, responsible, and service-oriented teammates to join us in our mission of helping customers in their greatest moments of need by repairing and restoring homes and businesses with an industry-leading level of service. With nearly 2,000 franchises all over the country, finding exciting and rewarding SERVPRO^® career opportunities near you is easy! We look forward to hearing from you.

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 Franchisor, LLC, in any manner whatsoever.

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