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Jiffy Lube

Business Development Manager

Chicago, IL

$40K/mo

The Chicagoland Jiffy Lube Co-op is seeking an experienced Fleet Sales Business Development Manager to develop and expand commercial fleet relationships throughout the Chicagoland market. This is an ...

SF Recruitment Lab

Business Development Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$120K - $180K/yr

The Business Development Manager will play a pivotal role in driving sales growth and expanding market presence in the food supplement industry. Key Responsibilities: * Develop and execute strategic ...

Addison Group

Business Development Manager

Schaumburg, IL · Remote

$65K - $70K/yr

Business Development Manager Schedule and Location: * 3-4 in-office days per week, and 1-2 remote days per week * This position will be based in our Schaumburg office with the option to work in the ...

Jiffy Lube

Business Development Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$70K - $120K/yr

The Chicagoland Jiffy Lube Co-op is seeking an experienced Fleet Sales Business Development Manager to develop and expand commercial fleet relationships throughout the Chicagoland market. This is an ...

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As of Aug 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for business development manager business development manager in Chicago, IL is $88,183.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62,800.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Business Development Manager Business Development Manager vs Sales Executive?

AspectBusiness Development ManagerSales Executive
CredentialsBachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field; experience in sales or marketingBachelor's degree often preferred; focus on sales skills and product knowledge
Work EnvironmentStrategic planning, client meetings, market researchDirect sales activities, client interactions, product demonstrations
Industry UsageUsed across industries for growth and partnership developmentPrimarily in retail, B2B, and service sectors for direct sales

While both roles involve client interaction and sales skills, the Business Development Manager focuses on strategic growth, partnerships, and market expansion, whereas the Sales Executive concentrates on direct sales and closing deals. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or hiring the appropriate professional.

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Infographic showing various Business Development Manager Business Development Manager job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 86% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $88,183 per year, or $42.4 per hour.

Business Development Manager

Harvard Maintenance, Inc.

Elk Grove Village, IL • On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Harvard Maintenance rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 24 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

4th of 62 rated cleaning companies

Job description

The Role:
The Business Development Manager is primarily responsible for driving new sales growth (approximately 90% of role focus) through lead generation, prospecting, solution development, and closing new business.
A secondary component of the role (approximately 10%) includes strategic account management, focused on maintaining executive-level relationships with select key clients, supporting contract renewals, and identifying expansion opportunities.

This role works closely with executive leadership and cross-functional partners to ensure alignment, value delivery, and long-term client success.

What you’ll do as an Exceptional Business Development Manager:
Business Development (~90%):
  • Collaborate in the development and execution of strategic sales initiatives aligned with company growth objectives.
  • Work directly with Executive Leadership and Sales & Marketing teams to develop and execute new business plans.
  • Achieve annual regional sales and profit objectives.
  • Identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities across target markets.
  • Develop and maintain a robust sales pipeline of qualified prospects.
  • Conduct prospecting activities, client meetings, and presentations to demonstrate Harvard's capabilities and value proposition.
  • Develop and deliver customized sales presentations to prospective clients.
  • Maintain current knowledge of competitors, market conditions, and industry trends.
  • Provide timely and accurate reporting on pipeline activity, forecasts, and sales performance.
  • Attend conferences, trade shows, and networking events as required.
Account Management & Growth (Secondary Focus – 10%):
  • Maintain executive-level relationships with a limited number of strategic or legacy clients.
  • Support contract renewals and renegotiations for assigned accounts in partnership with operations and leadership.
  • Identify organic growth and cross-selling opportunities within existing client relationships.
  • Participate in quarterly business reviews and revenue discussions with leadership as needed.

What do you need to be an Extraordinary Business Development Manager:
  • Minimum of five (5) years of industry-related sales experience.
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional experience.
  • Proven, documented track record of winning new business, including competitive pursuits.
  • Strong consultative selling, presentation, and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to influence customers and internal stakeholders at all organizational levels.
  • Exceptional client-focus and relationship management capabilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to build cross-functional partnerships and collaborate effectively.

Pay: $110,000-$130,000 + Commission

Discover your potential with Harvard Maintenance. Learn more about our company and culture, apply today and be part of something extraordinary. Please visit our career site www.harvardmaint.com/careers
Harvard is offering a competitive salary structure including benefit package with medical, dental, life, and long-term disability (LTD) insurance along with 401K Savings Plan. An Equal Opportunity Employer --- M/F/D/V.

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The Harvard Companies provide important building services to thousands of clients across the business community. Harvard Maintenance and Harvard Protection Services are two of the largest and fastest growing, privately owned providers of high quality janitorial and security services in the United States. We are an industry leader and are well known for our innovative thinking and entrepreneurial spirit. Our success over the last fifty years stems from Harvard's Inverted Pyramid®, which recognizes that our front-line employees are the most important people in our organization. The Inverted Pyramid® ensures that our employees feel valued, are given the tools to be successful, and are empowered to execute in their roles. People are also at the center of our Core Values. Our People First core value clearly states that "we are a family organization that promotes respect and embraces diversity".

Industry

Facilities support services

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Miami, FL, US

Year founded

1961

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