Business Development Representative / First Responder

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Company car
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off

Lightspeed Restoration – St. Louis & Farmington, MO

Lightspeed Restoration is a fast-growing leader in water, fire, and mold restoration. We are expanding into the Greater St. Louis market and are looking for a driven, relationship-focused Business Development Representative (BDR) who can also serve as a First Responder in the field.

This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives on building connections, being first on scene, and driving revenue growth.

Position Overview

This role combines business development and field response. You will be responsible for generating new referral relationships while also responding to job sites to collect critical information for our estimating team.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development

•  Build and maintain relationships with: 
  •  Insurance agents and adjusters 
  •  Plumbers and property managers 
  •  Realtors and other referral partners 
•  Conduct regular in-person visits, drop-ins, and follow-ups 
•  Represent Lightspeed Restoration at networking events and community functions 
•  Develop and execute local marketing strategies using provided budget 

First Responders / Field Intake

•  Respond to new losses (water, fire, mold) when needed 
•  Gather initial job information including: 
  •  Photos and documentation 
  •  Basic measurements and affected areas 
  •  Customer statements and loss details 
•  Communicate clearly with the estimating team to assist in preparing invoices and estimates 
•  Provide a professional first impression to customers during stressful situations 

Required Experience

• 1–3 years of experience in the restoration industry (water, fire, or mold) is required
•  Must be familiar with industry standards, job site conditions, and basic scoping practices 
•  Experience working with insurance claims, adjusters, or estimating platforms (Xactimate preferred) is a strong plus 

Compensation & Benefits

• Base hourly pay + strong commission structure
  • 10% commission on water mitigation jobs
  • 5% commission on fire and mold projects
• Company vehicle provided
• Company phone provided
• Marketing budget provided for business development efforts
•  High earning potential based on performance 

Work Location

•  Primarily based in the St. Louis, MO market
•  Will also support operations in Farmington, MO as needed 

What We’re Looking For

•  Strong communication and relationship-building skills 
•  Self-motivated and results-driven 
•  Comfortable working both in the field and in a sales environment 
•  Ability to handle fast-paced, emergency-driven situations 
•  Professional, dependable, and team-oriented mindset 

Why Join Lightspeed Restoration?

•  Rapidly growing company with expansion opportunities 
•  Direct impact on company growth and market presence 
•  Supportive leadership and proven systems 
•  Opportunity to build your own book of business while helping people in emergency situations

Compensation: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour

Lightspeed Restoration franchises come to the aid of residential and commercial customers who have been impacted by water and fire damage and indoor air quality issues. Our technicians tackle water, fire, mold, and storm damage. No two jobs are alike so you'll get to take on new challenges every day.

Lightspeed provides paid training to bring technicians up to speed on industry best practices and the latest technologies. Technicians who demonstrate expertise and leadership skills can move into supervisor, estimator, and project manager roles.

If you're searching for a career that allows you to help people in their greatest time of need, makes a real difference in your community, and provides stability - consider joining the Lightspeed Restoration team. Our technicians are at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for people who find purpose in restoring homes and hope after disasters.

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