Business Development Representative / First Responder

Benefits:Bonus based on performanceCompany carOpportunity for advancementPaid time offLightspeed Restoration – St. Louis & Farmington, MOLightspeed 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 OverviewThis 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 ResponsibilitiesBusiness 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 Experience1–3 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 structure10% commission on water mitigation jobs5% commission on fire and mold projectsCompany vehicle providedCompany phone providedMarketing 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 situationsThis franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Lightspeed Restoration Corporate.