63 Entrepreneurship jobs in Baytown

Allied Universal®, North America's leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve. We offer comprehensive benefits for most full-time positions, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, a retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks, and more.
As a Business Development Manager, your primary goal will be to develop trusted new business relationships while driving multi-million dollar revenue growth across a geographic territory. In this role, you will market comprehensive security solutions through multi-year service contracts to decision makers operating within diverse industry verticals, including but not limited to class A commercial properties, manufacturing, distribution, technology, higher education, and government sectors. By consistently surpassing annual sales goals, the Business Development Manager will help businesses and communities become more secure and create new career opportunities for security professionals. Outstanding performance is rewarded through our industry-leading and lucrative incentive plan.
+ **Competitive residual commission plan with bonus opportunity for exceeding plan**
+ **Monthly auto allowance and fuel card for all business travel**
+ **Top performers are rewarded annually at the Presidents Club Event**
+ **Sales Territory: Houston Market**
**RESPONSIBILITIES:**
+ Drive the sales process, including prospecting, management of self-generated and company-provided leads, proposal development, contract and pricing negotiations, RFP responses, delivery of customized presentations, and post-close contract implementation.
+ Develop and execute strategic business development plans within a designated geographic territory to achieve company growth objectives, increased market share and positioning of Allied Universal's local presence and comprehensive solutions across diverse industries
+ Collaborate with internal support departments and operational leadership to develop customized proposals that strategically position the team to win new business and establish a trusted partnership with the client and operations team
+ Build and maintain consultative relationships with key clients, industry partners, and stakeholders to foster long-term business partnerships
+ Stay up to date on industry and market trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging technologies to identify innovative business opportunities
+ Continuously assess and report on sales cycle activity, pipeline development and sales goal tracking using the CRM tool and ongoing communication to senior management
+ Be a part of a culture that values innovation, agility, and teamwork
**QUALIFICATIONS:**
+ Must possess one or more of the following:
+ Bachelor's degree with at least three (3) years of outside sales experience In a Business-to-Business environment
+ Associate's degree with at least five (5) of outside sales experience in a Business-to-Business environment
+ High School diploma with at least fifteen (15) years of outside sales experience in a Business-to-Business environment
+ Current driver's license if driving a company vehicle or personal vehicle in the course of conducting business (e.g., client visits, attending networking events)
+ Team-oriented sales professional that thrives in collaborating with operations partners and building relationships
+ Award winning hunter trained in consultative selling techniques with a record in achieving sales excellence (awards, top rankings, consistent goal achievement)
+ Skilled at brand development using professional networks, local and national associations, and social media tools
+ Outstanding interpersonal skills, oral and written, and adept in creating and delivering compelling presentations
+ Proficient in web-based applications (e.g., Salesforce) and Microsoft Office programs
+ Strong organizational skills to effectively plan cold calling, in person client meetings, reporting and goal achievement
+ Ability to travel throughout all areas of the territory, including some overnight travel
**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:**
+ Previous consultative sales experience in a b2b service-based company
**BENEFITS:**
+ Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
+ Enrollment in our company's 401 (k) or Supplemental Income Plan, subject to eligibility requirements
+ Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
+ Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.
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Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: ID:** 2025-1422285
**Location:** United States-Texas-Houston
**Job Category:** Sales and Marketing

**Commercial Business Development**
**Department:** Business Development
**Employment Type:** Full Time
**Location:** National
**Description**
Are you a results-driven, dynamic professional with a passion for growing business and nurturing client relationships? Do you have experience in the restoration and reconstruction industry, and thrive in fast-paced environments? Cotton Holdings, Inc., a global leader in disaster recovery and property restoration, is seeking a **Commercial Business Development Manager** to expand our presence and support our mission of providing seamless recovery services for our clients.
**What We Offer:**
+ Competitive Base Salary
+ Lucrative & Uncapped Commission
+ Vehicle Allowance
+ Opportunity for Career Growth
**About the Role:**
As a Commercial Business Development Manager, you will be the driving force behind generating new business opportunities and fostering relationships with potential clients. You will utilize your expertise in restoration and reconstruction services to build and grow partnerships, providing clients with timely solutions that minimize business disruption. You'll have the autonomy to develop your strategies while benefiting from Cotton's industry-leading support and resources.
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ **Business Development & Client Acquisition:**
+ Identify and pursue new leads within the commercial sector, including Facility Managers, Property Owners, and C-suite decision-makers.
+ Schedule and conduct in-person presentations with key decision-makers to showcase Cotton's capabilities. Build and maintain a robust pipeline of opportunities, utilizing Cotton's CRM system.
+ Collaborate with internal teams to ensure client needs are met efficiently during disaster recovery or large development projects.
+ **Relationship Management:**
+ Develop and nurture long-term client relationships, acting as a business continuity partner for emergency services.
+ Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring exceptional customer service and satisfaction.
+ Communicate client needs effectively to Project Directors and field personnel to ensure smooth project execution.
+ **Marketing & Networking:**
+ Actively participate in industry events, trade shows, and networking functions to increase Cotton's visibility and attract new clients.
+ Leverage marketing tools and promotional events to support business growth and brand integrity.
+ Maintain strong ties within the industry by participating in vendor programs and associations.
**Qualifications:**
+ **Experience:**
+ Minimum of 3+ years in business development or sales, preferably within the restoration, reconstruction, or related industries.
+ Proven track record of successful client acquisition and revenue growth.
+ **Skills:**
+ Excellent presentation, negotiation, and communication skills.
+ Strong relationship-building abilities with key decision-makers in commercial industries.
+ Proficiency with CRM systems and managing lead pipelines.
+ **Education:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
+ **Travel:**
+ Willingness to travel locally with occasional regional or national travel.
**Why Join Us?**
Cotton Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in disaster recovery and restoration services. We offer an exciting and fast-paced environment where innovation and teamwork are valued. As a member of our team, you will be instrumental in providing top-tier solutions for our clients while driving business growth.
Take your career to the next level-apply today and help Cotton Holdings continue its legacy of delivering excellence in restoration and reconstruction services.
**Disclaimer**
This Job Description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent(s). It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent(s) may be asked to perform other duties as requested.
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By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It's what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there's no limit to what you can achieve.
Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America's Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies
Certified as a Great Place to Work®
Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance
Business Development Director
As a Business Development Director at Sedgwick, you'll have the opportunity to take on new challenges and help solve complex problems for the world's best brands.
+ Deliver innovative customer-facing solutions to clients who represent virtually every industry and comprise some of the world's most respected organizations.
+ Be a part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for its excellence and customer service.
+ Leverage Sedgwick's broad, global network of experts to both learn from and to share your insights.
+ Take advantage of a variety of professional development opportunities that help you perform your best work, grow your career and your profile.
+ Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work, your location, and your career path.
+ Build a meaningful career that will take you places with the ability to travel and deploy at a moment's notice.
+ Access diverse and comprehensive benefits to take care of your mental, physical, financial and professional needs.
**PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:** To expand and enhance the company's top line through diligent relationship building and maintenance with prospective clients across an area; to identify and address prospective and existing client opportunities for marketing the company's programs; and to ensure sales goals, objectives and profit margins are met.
**ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE?** We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment, who are driven to deliver great work, are customer-oriented and are naturally empathetic.
**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE**
+ Identifies, develops and maintains internal and external relationships/partnerships.
+ Builds relationships with prospects.
+ Facilitates the development of new partnerships and the company; facilitates and remains involved in the implementation process ensuring a smooth transition of new client programs.
+ Develops the detailed knowledge of individual prospect operations targeting specific needs which may be opportunities for marketing company programs.
+ Ensures the identification of expertise required addressing individual prospect requirements; identifies resources for prospect solicitation and service teams.
+ Utilizes the appropriate national resources to facilitate responses and pricing for RFPs, proposals, and presentations.
+ Manages the design of service programs ensuring client need fulfillment.
+ Develops and implements an annual sales and service plan including identification of potential client prospects, their needs, and the methodology of presenting company's ability to fulfill those needs.
+ Meets sales goals of $2-3 million.
+ Travels as required.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required. Bachelor's degree with major in Business Administration, Finance or Risk Management preferred. Licenses as required.
Experience: Ten (10) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include five (5) years of relationship building in the group life, disability, and absence management area. Advanced sales and technical ability in the 1000+ market
Skills: Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills, excellent interpersonal skills, PC literate, including Microsoft Office products, strong organizational skills, excellent negotiation skills
**TAKING CARE OF YOU**
+ Career development and promotional growth opportunities
+ A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401K, PTO and more
The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
**If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.**
**Sedgwick is the world's leading risk and claims administration partner, which helps clients thrive by navigating the unexpected. The company's expertise, combined with the most advanced AI-enabled technology available, sets the standard for solutions in claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration, and product recall. With over 33,000 colleagues and 10,000 clients across 80 countries, Sedgwick provides unmatched perspective, caring that counts, and solutions for the rapidly changing and complex risk landscape. For more, see** **sedgwick.com**

**We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.**
Over the 60 plus years of Generac's history, we've been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.
With an ongoing tradition of providing excellent products and outstanding service for our customers, Energy Systems is one of the longest existing Generac Industrial Distributors in the United States. We are a full-service distributor of Generac equipment and solutions providing sales, service and rentals.
The Business Development Manager (BDM) develops and maintains an assigned Energy Systems sales territory focused on sales to end users and municipalities. The Business Development Manager has the responsibility to develop and execute a territory management plan covering customers and channels including mobile product users, municipal entities, and other end user customers. This role acts as the primary customer contact for end user and municipal sales in territory, building and managing relationships, executing new growth strategies and capturing market share.
**Major Responsibilities**
+ Develops and executes territory management plan.
+ Identify potential new customers, channels and partnering opportunities within the end user, mobile products, and municipality markets.
+ Strengthens account relationships to grow product sales.
+ Conducts market research, analyzing competitive landscape to identify opportunities.
+ Acts as primary sales resource to customers and facilitates successful project outcomes.
+ Works with clients to develop programs and promotional opportunities to increase sales.
+ Manages information to key internal personnel from customer systems.
+ Manages key sales activity and opportunity information in CRM/ERP
+ Communicates routinely with the Sales Leader
+ Maintains and grows knowledge of product offerings and value proposition.
+ Provides feedback and recommendations on processes to improve profitability and the customer experience.
+ Engages with marketing resources to introduce new products and programs to increase market share and brand awareness.
+ Other Duties as assigned.
+ Special assignments as directed by the sales leadership team
+ Up to 50% travel within territory
**Minimum Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
+ 7 + years of sales experience selling directly into the assigned industry.
**Knowledge / Skills / Abilities**
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills
+ Excellent preparation of sales materials and presentation skills
+ Excellent negotiation skills
+ Organizational skills
+ Ability to work independently in an entrepreneurial culture
+ Ability to analyze financials
+ Knowledge of the internal processes and systems that support sales accounts
+ Ability to develop strong understanding of company products, market competition and positioning
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Master of Business Administration or equivalent work experience
+ Previous trade experience, experience in the power generation or installed equipment industries preferred
+ Possesses in-depth technical and commercial knowledge of related products
**Benefits** : This position includes a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans; life, long-term disability, flexible spending, and health savings accounts, accrued paid time off, 8 paid Holidays, opportunity for overtime and 401(k) retirement benefits.
**Physical Demands** : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.
_"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."_
Over the 60 plus years of Generac's history, we've been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.
As one of the leaders and largest suppliers of power generation equipment and technology, the work we do touches millions of lives. Employees at Generac are encouraged to be innovative and are valued as an integral part of our global team. Our challenging goals develop knowledgeable employees dedicated to helping continue Generac's success. Generac provides individuals the opportunity to work in a fast-paced agile work environment where their work makes a difference in people's lives and their own.

Job Description

Job Description

Our preferred candidate will be able to:

• Manage responses and book calls with prospects from an outbound marketing campaign.
• Build Long Term Relationships with decision makers in the Mortgage Banking Industry
  
• Schedule 4-6 meetings with major client decision makers each week.
• Participate in decision-maker meetings to hand off relationships and help close deals.
• Manage a large pipeline of deals and prospects, setting tasks and personalizing follow up email campaigns.
• Customize pitch decks and other sales collateral to tailor your pitch for each prospect.
• Travel to meet prospects in person.
• Collaborate with C-Suite and Marketing Team in developing new advertising and outreach campaigns.
• Log all daily activity in a sales CRM.

Optimal Experience:

• Schedule meetings with sales leaders and decision-makers in the mortgage industry . Develop Relationships and close sale in a 60-90 day cycle.
• Able to conduct discovery call and hand off prospects to executives.
• Support of prospects with a prompt, friendly, and professional outlook with no dropped leads.
• Manage a busy calendar, inbox, and sales pipeline placing 60-80 Outbound Calls/emails per day.
• Research companies and contacts and communicate with C-Suite and Go-To-Market Team for signing up new partners.

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Job Description

Job Description

Our preferred candidate will be able to:

• Manage responses and book calls with prospects from an outbound marketing campaign.
• Build Long Term Relationships with decision makers in the Mortgage Banking Industry
  
• Schedule 4-6 meetings with major client decision makers each week.
• Participate in decision-maker meetings to hand off relationships and help close deals.
• Manage a large pipeline of deals and prospects, setting tasks and personalizing follow up email campaigns.
• Customize pitch decks and other sales collateral to tailor your pitch for each prospect.
• Travel to meet prospects in person.
• Collaborate with C-Suite and Marketing Team in developing new advertising and outreach campaigns.
• Log all daily activity in a sales CRM.

Optimal Experience:

• Schedule meetings with sales leaders and decision-makers in the mortgage industry . Develop Relationships and close sale in a 60-90 day cycle.
• Able to conduct discovery call and hand off prospects to executives.
• Support of prospects with a prompt, friendly, and professional outlook with no dropped leads.
• Manage a busy calendar, inbox, and sales pipeline placing 60-80 Outbound Calls/emails per day.
• Research companies and contacts and communicate with C-Suite and Go-To-Market Team for signing up new partners.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

The position will be based within the defined geography, preferably near a Chubb Regional or Branch Office. The role will report to the RVP, Business Development Leader. Position is based in Houston.

JOB SUMMARY:

• The Business Development Manager (BDM) is responsible for business development in the assigned territory of brokers, agents, and other distribution partners, focused primarily on Chubb's products and services associated with Small Commercial, Middle Market and Financial Lines business.
• The BDM acts as ambassador for all that Chubb has to offer for a select group of Agents.
• The BDM is responsible for overall agency relationship management including new client acquisition and client management.
• Manages and maintains focus on achieving metrics across KPI's, including Gross Written Premium growth, New Business, profit, new agency appointments, and visibility.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Successful and documented track record of calling on insurance brokers and agents within a predetermined territory/geography
• Develops tactical sales plan designed to achieve annual objectives. These objectives to include the capture of market share, new agency appointments, & revenue growth
• Generates opportunities to acquire new business through business development activities initiated with assigned brokers & agents
• Builds relationships with key partnerships locally and regionally to assist in business development opportunities
• Demonstrated ability to achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual production goals
• Works closely with commercial underwriting staff and local field operations leadership
• Ensures that products/services are competitively positioned in the market
• Manages pipeline of key customers to meet and exceed growth goals and objectives
• Serves as point of contact and relationship manager for assigned producers
• Effectively manages daily, weekly, and monthly goals and tracking responsibilities
• Works with underwriting to evaluate, price and propose rate and strategy on small to large commercial accounts
• Manages assigned workload to meet internal productivity and timely service standards

QUALIFICATIONS

ABOUT US

Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance, and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. The company is distinguished by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength, underwriting excellence, superior claims handling expertise and local operations globally.

At Chubb, we are committed to equal employment opportunity and compliance with all laws and regulations pertaining to it. Our policy is to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other conditions or opportunities of employment, without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, mental and physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, age, and pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by law. Performance and qualifications are the only basis upon which we hire, assign, promote, compensate, develop and retain employees. Chubb prohibits all unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation against any individual who reports discrimination or harassment.