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Business Development Manager

Tiello, Chicago, IL, United States


Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Company Overview
Tiello is partnered with a leading national commercial roofing and building envelope contractor, specializing in re‑roofing, service, maintenance, and restoration projects. The Chicagoland market is a key growth region, with strong expansion across commercial, industrial, multifamily, healthcare, education, and institutional sectors.

Role Summary
This is a growth‑driven hire to support expansion and succession planning within the region. The Owner Direct Business Development Manager will focus on building new relationships while expanding existing accounts, driving high‑value, owner‑direct roofing and service opportunities across the Chicagoland area.

This is a true hunte role — ideal for someone who can open doors, build trust, and close meaningful projects.

Project Types
Commercial roofing (re‑roof, service, maintenance) projects across commercial, industrial, multifamily, healthcare, education, and government sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain relationships with building owners, property managers, facility managers, and consultants

Generate new business through outbound prospecting, networking, and industry involvement

Build and manage a strong pipeline of owner‑direct opportunities

Execute strategic outreach campaigns and attend industry events across Chicagoland

Manage full sales cycle (90–365 days) with average project sizes of $150K–$500K+

Conduct site visits, roof walks, and basic takeoffs to understand scope and identify opportunities

Collaborate with estimating and operations teams to develop accurate proposals

Present proposals, negotiate contracts, and close new business

Maintain CRM activity, pipeline tracking, and forecasting

Drive account growth through consistent follow‑up, relationship‑building, and service alignment

Qualifications

2–5+ years of experience in commercial roofing, service sales, or building envelope

Proven ability to sell and close projects $100K+

Strong mix of hunter mentality + relationship builder

Experience selling direct to owners / facility managers (not just GCs)

Existing network in commercial real estate, property management, or roofing preferred

Ability to read plans/specs and perform basic takeoffs or site evaluations

Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills

CRM proficiency (Salesforce or similar)

Willingness to travel locally throughout the Chicagoland market

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.

Ability to travel to client sites, events, and meetings as needed.

Legal & EEO Language
Tiello LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Your Right to Work
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

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