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Senior Business Development Manager

ABM Industries

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Job overview

ABM Technical Solutions seeks an Account Development Manager to develop new and existing accounts for mechanical and HVAC solutions. The role works with prospective clients to assess service programs and collaborates with operators on sales strategies. The manager owns the strategic selling process, builds client partnerships, develops proposals, and coordinates with operations and sales teams to deliver solutions.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

HVAC SystemsMechanical SystemsFacilities Services SalesBusiness Solutions SalesCommunicationPresentationSales Cycle ManagementClient Relationship BuildingCollaborationSales Proposal WritingOrganizationMicrosoft Office SuiteSalesforce

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience5+ Years Experience

Full job description

Overview

ABM Technical Solutions is seeking a dynamic and experienced Account Development Manager with a strong background in HVAC or mechanical systems. This role is pivotal in developing new and potential accounts within a defined territory, focusing on mechanical/HVAC solutions. The ideal candidate will work closely with prospective clients to assess their current service programs, identify strengths and weaknesses, and collaborate with a team of operators to develop and implement effective sales strategies for individual or bundled solutions.

Benefit Information:

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit Employee Benefits | Staff & Management (https://wpe-media.abm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/ABM\_2025\_Employee\_Benefits\_Staff\_&\_Management\_No%20Date%209.5.24.pdf)

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Sales Process: Own the strategic selling process, communicate value propositions, and resolve client issues. Orchestrate the sales process, including implementation and transition for new business.

  • Business Development: Conduct cold calls, network, and secure first appointments with decision-makers at existing buildings. Identify, plan, and execute growth strategies for existing clients.

  • Client Partnership: Partner with businesses to coauthor unique and innovative solutions. Develop risk-mitigation strategies to assist customers in budgeting for future projects and eliminate costly emergency service calls.

  • Pricing and Maintenance: Present pricing options for service and planned maintenance agreements. Assist partners in budgeting for future needs.

  • Benchmarking: Benchmark partner facilities to identify inefficiencies and compare them against industry standards.

  • Relationship Building: Develop and maintain strong business partnerships to gain client trust, meet objectives, and deliver value-added solutions.

  • Financial Analysis: Build financial and life cycle analyses using our tools to quantify value from the customer’s perspective.

  • Proposal Generation: Generate and deliver impactful proposals with professional executive-level presentations that lead to signed contracts.

  • Training and Development: Participate in sales and industry training, converting knowledge into sales results.

  • Team Collaboration: Coordinate and cooperate with operations and sales team members to ensure customer needs are met.

  • Sales Tracking: Track all sales activities in Salesforce.com.

  • Special Projects: Handle special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

  • Experience: 5+ years of experience, preferably in facilities services or other business solutions/services sales directly to end-users. HVAC or mechanical systems background is highly desirable.

  • Skills:

  • Effective communication and presentation skills at all levels, including executive.

  • Leadership in customer engagements with the ability to manage the entire sales cycle.

  • Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with existing clients to facilitate add-on business and services.

  • Collaboration with individuals, departments, and teams.

  • Strong ability to write compelling, detailed sales proposals.

  • Organizational skills to handle multiple proposals and processes simultaneously.

  • Motivation to grow professionally, personally, and financially.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Salesforce.com (or similar CRM).

REQNUMBER: 172960

ABM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer qualified applicants without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888-328-8606. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

How this job compares

Set against the 670 open Business Development Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$120–172K/yr405 salary ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 38 open Business Development Manager jobs in Ohio and 670 across the US. 17% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Business Development Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (541 postings).
Education
252 of the 670 open Business Development Manager jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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