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Senior Business Development Manager, Commercial
full-timeWashington$66k - $123k

Summary

Location

Washington

Salary

$66k - $123k

Type

full-time

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About this role

This Senior Business Development Manager works to develop new and potential commercial and industrial accounts within a defined territory for Onsite Facility Services: Cleaning, Environmental, Parking, and Engineering. This experienced professional works with prospective clients to explore the strengths and weaknesses of their current facility services programs creates and presents an effective sales and marketing strategy unique to that prospective client that includes one service or several bundled solutions. This position also partners with ABM operations in planning and executing superior results owns the strategic selling process, communicates value, identifies and resolves client issues, and maintains strong client relationships while cross-selling eight comprehensive lines of facilities services. 

Pay: $66,500 - $123,500 Annually

The pay listed is the base salary range for this position. Any specific offer will vary based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.

You may be eligible to participate in a Company sales incentive or bonus program.

Benefit Information:

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package.  For information about ABM’s benefits, visit:

ABM 2026 Employee Benefits | Staff & Management

Essential Functions: 

  • Develop and execute short and long-term sales plans, maintain present sales, attract and connect with new prospects, create proposals, respond to RFPs, and facilitate and close new business.  
  • Own the information base on prospective clients within the territory.  
  • Prospect for new business by cold call activities, networking, and lead generation & qualification. 
  • Use ABM-branded marketing materials to create detailed, customized, innovative, and lively proposals.  
  • Research a customer's existing facility solutions and programs and schedule a bid walk of the facility with the prospect.  
  • Include operations teams in strategic & financial planning and execution.  
  • Negotiate contracts, close the deal, and manage the transition to operations to ensure the proposal commitments are delivered.  
  • Position yourself within your territory as a leader in your field. Establish a diverse network of relationships that reflect the ABM Way. Include people of influence within our industry, key community partners, strategic partners, and prospective clients.  
  • Maintain database for the territory using Salesforce.  
  • Effectively manage the assigned budget.  
  • Support the company’s online and direct marketing campaigns.  
  • Monitor bid schedules and understand the competition in the marketplace fully.  
  • Assist in training in both formal and informal situations as needed.  
  • Develop a network of skilled and informed operators. Partner with them to ensure understanding of prospects, clients, and your sales territory.  
  • Assist the corporation with competitive intelligence.  

Required Qualifications: 

Education:  

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. 

Experience:  

  • 5+ years of service sales experience, including finding, qualifying, and closing new business primarily through cold calls and self-generated leads. 
  • Experience with and/or working knowledge of facility services, janitorial, commercial real estate, property management companies,  or other related fields strongly desired. 
  • Strength in writing and presenting compelling, detailed, sales proposals.  
  • Experience pricing labor within proposals preferred.  

Other: 

  • Hunter sales mentality, goal-driven and self-motivated. 
  • Demonstrated success in selling services or other intangible business offerings. 
  • Must be comfortable presenting complete solutions in group settings. 
  • Track record of being organized, efficient, and able to manage a high number of prospects at different stages of the sales process. 
  • Collaborative with the ability to work successfully with internal operations and sales support teams. 
  • Advanced computer skills in MS Office and Salesforce or another CRM. 
  • Self-disciplined, results-driven, and accustomed to winning sales awards through consistent high performance. 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce.com (or similar CRM). 
 

Other facts

Tech stack
Business Development,Sales Strategy,Client Relationship Management,Proposal Writing,Cold Calling,Lead Generation,Contract Negotiation,Market Research,Salesforce,Team Collaboration,Budget Management,Networking,Facility Services,Presentation Skills,Time Management,Self-Motivation

About ABM US

ABM is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, our over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience.

ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, education, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together.

For more information, visit www.ABM.com

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Facilities Services
Founding Year: 1909

What you'll do

  • The Senior Business Development Manager is responsible for developing new commercial and industrial accounts and executing sales strategies. This includes maintaining client relationships, creating proposals, and managing the sales process from prospecting to closing deals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does ABM US pay for a Senior Business Development Manager, Commercial?

ABM US offers a competitive compensation package for the Senior Business Development Manager, Commercial role. The salary range is USD 67k - 124k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

What does a Senior Business Development Manager, Commercial do at ABM US?

As a Senior Business Development Manager, Commercial at ABM US, you will: the Senior Business Development Manager is responsible for developing new commercial and industrial accounts and executing sales strategies. This includes maintaining client relationships, creating proposals, and managing the sales process from prospecting to closing deals..

Why join ABM US as a Senior Business Development Manager, Commercial?

ABM US is a leading Facilities Services company. The Senior Business Development Manager, Commercial role offers competitive compensation.

Is the Senior Business Development Manager, Commercial position at ABM US remote?

The Senior Business Development Manager, Commercial position at ABM US is based in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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