33 Business Development jobs in Portland

Job TitleBusiness Development SpecialistJob Description SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated and confident Business Development Specialist to support our growing commercial real estate brokerage team. This role is responsible for generating new business opportunities through high-volume outbound cold calling, identifying qualified leads, and setting meetings for brokers. You'll play a key role in expanding our market presence and pipeline by building strategic relationships and gathering intelligence on tenant needs.This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is comfortable with outreach-based roles, and is passionate about making connections and driving results.Job DescriptionKey Responsibilities:Lead Generation & OutreachMake high-volume outbound cold calls to prospective office tenantsIdentify qualified leads and schedule meetings on behalf of brokersEngage potential clients with clear, confident communication and a consultative approachPipeline & CRM ManagementTrack all call activity, lead details, and follow-up actions in CRM systemMaintain and update targeted prospecting listsProvide weekly reporting on progress, pipeline health, and outreach metricsMarket IntelligenceConduct light market research to identify trends, target tenant segments, and competitive positioningStay up to date on regional leasing activity, tenant movement, and industry developmentsBroker & Team CollaborationWork closely with brokers to understand service offerings, target client profiles, and customize messagingParticipate in team strategy sessions to refine outreach tactics and continuously improve resultsQualifications:Strong verbal communication skills and confidence in cold callingComfortable making 40+ outbound calls per dayResilient and goal-oriented, with the ability to stay motivated and handle rejectionHighly organized and detail-oriented with strong time management skillsFamiliarity with CRM tools and lead tracking preferredPrior cold calling or sales experience a plus (real estate experience a bonus but not required)Preferred Skills:Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skillsClear written communication for follow-ups and lead handoffsAbility to learn quickly and adapt messaging to client needsBasic understanding of commercial real estate is helpful but not requiredCollaborative team mindset and eagerness to contribute to group successCushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1- or email Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.INCO: "Cushman & Wakefield"

SERVPRO of Benton and Linn Counties is hiring a Business Development Specialist!

SERVPRO of Benton and Linn Counties offers:

• Competitive compensation
• Superior benefits
• Career progression
• Professional development

And more!

As a Business Development Representative, you will be making a difference every day by increasing brand awareness and sharing the SERVPRO story. In this role, you will need to be comfortable meeting new people, have excellent communication skills (in-person and online) and be motivated by sales goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Understand the competitive advantages of using SERVPRO and gain the ability to effectively educate clients and customers about brand benefits
• Build, maintain, and strengthen professional relationships with contacts in sales territory by conducting daily marketing calls
• Increase brand awareness by participating in marketing events such as professional associations, lunch-and-learns, and continuing education (CE) classes
• Utilize marketing software to document daily marketing calls and track all lead activity and opportunities
• Provide management with revenue updates and reports around your assigned sales territory
• Increase sales territory revenue by consistently achieving and exceeding sales territory goals

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing or business or equivalent experience preferred
• A minimum of two years of direct sales experience
• Strong process and results driven attitude
• Experience in the cleaning, restoration, or insurance industry is preferred

Skills/Physical Demands/Competencies:

• Ability to repetitively push/pull/lift/carry objects
• Ability to work with/around cleaning agents
• Ability to successfully complete a background check subject to applicable law

Each SERVPRO Franchise is Independently Owned and Operated.

All employees of a SERVPRO Franchise are hired by, employed by, and under the sole supervision and control of an independently owned and operated SERVPRO Franchise. SERVPRO Franchise employees are not employed by, jointly employed by, agents of or under the supervision or control of SERVPRO Industries, LLC or SERVPRO Franchisor, LLC (the Franchisor), in any manner whatsoever. All Sample Forms provided by SERVPRO Industries to SERVPRO Franchises should be reviewed and approved by the Franchise's attorney for compliance with Federal, State and Local laws. All Sample Forms are provided for informational purposes and SERVPRO Franchises may choose whether or not to use them.

Benefits: 401(k) Company parties Competitive salary Dental insurance Health insurance SERVPRO of Benton and Linn Counties is hiring a Business Development Specialist!BenefitsSERVPRO of Benton and Linn Counties offers:Competitive compensationSuperior benefitsCareer progressionProfessional developmentAnd more!As a Business Development Representative, you will be making a difference every day by increasing brand awareness and sharing the SERVPRO story. In this role, you will need to be comfortable meeting new people, have excellent communication skills (in-person and online) and be motivated by sales goals. Key ResponsibilitiesUnderstand the competitive advantages of using SERVPRO and gain the ability to effectively educate clients and customers about brand benefitsBuild, maintain, and strengthen professional relationships with contacts in sales territory by conducting daily marketing callsIncrease brand awareness by participating in marketing events such as professional associations, lunch-and-learns, and continuing education (CE) classesUtilize marketing software to document daily marketing calls and track all lead activity and opportunitiesProvide management with revenue updates and reports around your assigned sales territoryIncrease sales territory revenue by consistently achieving and exceeding sales territory goalsPosition RequirementsBachelor's degree in marketing or business or equivalent experience preferredA minimum of two years of direct sales experienceStrong process and results driven attitudeExperience in the cleaning, restoration, or insurance industry is preferredSkills/Physical Demands/CompetenciesAbility to repetitively push/pull/lift/carry objectsAbility to work with/around cleaning agentsAbility to successfully complete a background check subject to applicable lawEach SERVPRO® Franchise is Independently Owned and Operated. All employees of a SERVPRO Franchise are hired by, employed by, and under the sole supervision and control of an independently owned and operated SERVPRO Franchise. SERVPRO Franchise employees are not employed by, jointly employed by, agents of or under the supervision or control of SERVPRO Industries, LLC or SERVPRO Franchisor, LLC (the Franchisor), in any manner whatsoever. All Sample Forms provided by SERVPRO Industries to SERVPRO Franchises should be reviewed and approved by the Franchise's attorney for compliance with Federal, State and Local laws. All Sample Forms are provided for informational purposes and SERVPRO Franchises may choose whether or not to use them.Picture yourself here fulfilling your potentialAt SERVPRO®, you can make a positive difference in people's lives each and every day! We're seeking self-motivated, proactive, responsible, and service-oriented teammates to join us in our mission of helping customers in their greatest moments of need by repairing and restoring homes and businesses with an industry-leading level of service. With nearly 2,000 franchises all over the country, finding exciting and rewarding SERVPRO® career opportunities near you is easy! We look forward to hearing from you.All employees of a SERVPRO® Franchise are hired by, employed by, and under the sole supervision and control of an independently owned and operated SERVPRO® Franchise. SERVPRO® Franchise employees are not employed by, jointly employed by, agents of, or under the supervision or control of Servpro Franchisor, LLC, in any manner whatsoever.

Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Austin, TX, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii. It's no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. It's how we are built - with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with a heart-led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do. We're just built to be better. We are a great company.

We are seeking an Environmental Business Development Director to join our Atlas team! Come join us!

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in environmental consulting services such as site assessments, remediation, regulatory compliance, permitting, environmental impact assessments, industrial hygiene, building sciences and natural resource management.

• Cultivate new relationships with environmental agencies, municipalities, industrial clients, and engineering firms.

• Lead strategic pursuits with support from the proposal development team for environmental contracts and RFPs.

• Partner with technical teams to ensure alignment between client needs and service capabilities.

• Represent Atlas at industry events, regulatory meetings, and networking functions relevant to the environmental field. Increase revenue through the management of existing key client account. Serve as a Key Account Manager (KAM) for key clients in his/her respective area.

• Responsible for working with other KAMs in his/her area to oversee development and execution of appropriate plans.

• Explores business opportunities with new clients and areas; identify prospects, screens project opportunities, and schedules contacts, visits, information gathering and follow-up

• Actively engage members of business unit and technical professional organization to stay abreast of key technical and business trends generated from ongoing client and project activities.

• Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with 15 or more years of progressively responsible sales experience leading the growth of a business unit.

• Outgoing, self-starter with innate sales orientation, optimism and drive; good organizational skills with ability to multitask effectively.

• Existing business relationships in the environmental marketplace.

• Knowledge and experience leading, developing and managing sales programs.

• Demonstrated experience working with private and public clients in the environmental disciplines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to communicate across all levels of an organization.

• Proven problem-solving skills in demanding situations.

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment with internal and external clients.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint) Microsoft Teams (Channels, SharePoint) as well as CRM programs.

Other miscellaneous qualities:

• Ability to perform in a high stress environment.

• The employee spends most of the time sitting or standing in a comfortable position with ample opportunity to move about.

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

• Ability to read or interpret data as well as having the capacity to communicate (verbally and written) with both company and outside personnel professionally and effectively.

• Travel is required and is expected to be approximately 30% - 50% of the time worked.

• There is a strong emphasis on safety while working both in the office and in the field.

Compensation:

$200,000 - $250,000 annually

The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the state's law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits:

Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, Atlas benefits include health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, voluntary life / AD&D, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, educational assistance program.

Who We Are:

We strive to be the most sought-after infrastructure and environmental solutions company, known for our unique, values-driven approach and brought to life by the industry's most exceptional people.

Atlas provides professional testing, inspection, engineering, environmental and consulting services from more than 100 locations nationwide. We deliver solutions to both public and private sector clients in the transportation, commercial, water, government, education and industrial markets.

With a legacy of providing consistent quality and results, Atlas creates a better experience at every stage of an infrastructure project. We connect the best experts in the industry to deliver value from concept to completion and beyond. This means doing everything our clients expect and then raising the expectations in a way that only our people can.

Our Values:

Life: We enhance quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.

Heart: As our hallmarks, we act with compassion, empathy and respect.

Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.

Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, we ensure greatness inspires all our work.

Atlas EEOC Statement

Atlas is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Atlas makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO Policy

Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Austin, TX, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii. It's no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. It's how we are built - with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with a heart-led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do. We're just built to be better. We are a great company.

We are seeking an Environmental Business Development Director to join our Atlas team! Come join us!

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in environmental consulting services such as site assessments, remediation, regulatory compliance, permitting, environmental impact assessments, industrial hygiene, building sciences and natural resource management.

• Cultivate new relationships with environmental agencies, municipalities, industrial clients, and engineering firms.

• Lead strategic pursuits with support from the proposal development team for environmental contracts and RFPs.

• Partner with technical teams to ensure alignment between client needs and service capabilities.

• Represent Atlas at industry events, regulatory meetings, and networking functions relevant to the environmental field. Increase revenue through the management of existing key client account. Serve as a Key Account Manager (KAM) for key clients in his/her respective area.

• Responsible for working with other KAMs in his/her area to oversee development and execution of appropriate plans.

• Explores business opportunities with new clients and areas; identify prospects, screens project opportunities, and schedules contacts, visits, information gathering and follow-up

• Actively engage members of business unit and technical professional organization to stay abreast of key technical and business trends generated from ongoing client and project activities.

• Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with 15 or more years of progressively responsible sales experience leading the growth of a business unit.

• Outgoing, self-starter with innate sales orientation, optimism and drive; good organizational skills with ability to multitask effectively.

• Existing business relationships in the environmental marketplace.

• Knowledge and experience leading, developing and managing sales programs.

• Demonstrated experience working with private and public clients in the environmental disciplines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to communicate across all levels of an organization.

• Proven problem-solving skills in demanding situations.

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment with internal and external clients.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint) Microsoft Teams (Channels, SharePoint) as well as CRM programs.

Other miscellaneous qualities:

• Ability to perform in a high stress environment.

• The employee spends most of the time sitting or standing in a comfortable position with ample opportunity to move about.

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

• Ability to read or interpret data as well as having the capacity to communicate (verbally and written) with both company and outside personnel professionally and effectively.

• Travel is required and is expected to be approximately 30% - 50% of the time worked.

• There is a strong emphasis on safety while working both in the office and in the field.

Compensation:

$200,000 - $250,000 annually

The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the state's law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits:

Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, Atlas benefits include health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, voluntary life / AD&D, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, educational assistance program.

Who We Are:

We strive to be the most sought-after infrastructure and environmental solutions company, known for our unique, values-driven approach and brought to life by the industry's most exceptional people.

Atlas provides professional testing, inspection, engineering, environmental and consulting services from more than 100 locations nationwide. We deliver solutions to both public and private sector clients in the transportation, commercial, water, government, education and industrial markets.

With a legacy of providing consistent quality and results, Atlas creates a better experience at every stage of an infrastructure project. We connect the best experts in the industry to deliver value from concept to completion and beyond. This means doing everything our clients expect and then raising the expectations in a way that only our people can.

Our Values:

Life: We enhance quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.

Heart: As our hallmarks, we act with compassion, empathy and respect.

Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.

Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, we ensure greatness inspires all our work.

Atlas EEOC Statement

Atlas is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Atlas makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO Policy