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Business Development Manager (Construction / Flooring / Tile)

BELLA TILE & MARBLE LLC, Florida, NY, United States


Compensation
Base Salary + Commission / Bonus. High earning potential tied to revenue and gross profit performance.

Position Overview
We are hiring a Business Development Manager to drive new revenue in a growing construction company.

This is not an estimating-only role. Your primary responsibility is to generate new business, build relationships, and create a consistent pipeline of work. Estimating will be part of the role initially but will be reduced over time through systems and support so you can stay focused on growth.

We target a well-connected professional in the Southwest Florida market with existing relationships in tile, flooring, or related construction trades who can accelerate growth through both new and established connections.

Key Responsibilities
Business Development (Primary)

Build and expand relationships with General Contractors, builders, developers, and designers throughout SWFL

Leverage existing industry relationships to generate immediate opportunities

Proactively develop new business through:

Jobsite visits

Office visitsCold outreach (calls, email, in-person)

Establish the company as a preferred trade partner within the local market

Pipeline Management

Build and manage a consistent, trackable pipeline of opportunities

Maintain disciplined follow-up on bids and proposals

Improve close rates and overall job selection strategy

Estimating (Secondary – Transitional)

Perform takeoffs and prepare proposals as needed

Review plans, scope, and pricing

Coordinate with internal team on bid strategy

Requirements

Experience in tile, flooring, or related construction trades (required)

Strong network within the Southwest Florida construction market (Lee / Collier County preferred)

Proven ability to generate new business and win work

Ability to read plans and understand project scope

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Self-motivated, results-driven, and comfortable working independently

Preferred Experience

Established relationships with local GCs, builders, or developers

Commercial or high-end residential construction experience

Estimating or takeoff experience

What Success Looks Like

Immediate contribution through existing relationships

Consistent pipeline of qualified opportunities

New client relationships converting into repeat work

Increased win rates and revenue growth

Who This Role Is For

Someone who is already connected in the SWFL construction market and wants to capitalize on those relationships

A relationship builder who is comfortable in the field and in the office

A self-starter who takes ownership of results

Who This Role Is NOT For

Candidates without local market connections

Individuals looking for a back-office estimating position

Anyone uncomfortable with outreach, networking, or in-person relationship building

Why Join Us

Established company with strong reputation and repeat clients

Significant growth opportunity with leadership support

Ability to directly impact revenue and scale the business

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