Business Development Specialist
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Taken at the midpoint of its range, $47,500/yr, this role pays less than the middle Sales Development (SDR & BDR) opening on the board today ($72.3k/yr); the usual band for that kind of seat is $57.5k–$125k/yr.
Against the 3,232 open roles on Business development jobs (typical pay $120k/yr, band $78k–$268k/yr), this one's $47,500/yr sits below the middle. How posted pay is measured.
The posting
City Wide of St. Louis is looking for the right person to help build business opportunities by setting high quality appointments for our Sales team. This position will generate leads through direct business to business contact. The right person for this position has a "can do" attitude, enjoys a challenge and wants a career with advancement opportunities.
If you are looking to get your foot in the door with an excellent company that cares about their employees, then City Wide wants to talk to you!
Essential Functions
- Find and research businesses in the local St. Louis market that would benefit from our services.
- Assist and manage marketing vendors and collaborate on company's digital presence.
- Hit monthly sales goals in efforts to schedule qualified appointments for the Sales team.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with co-workers
- Maintain call and email quality expectations.
- Manage and update the CRM database.
- Achieve or exceed sales metrics and expectations.
What’s Great About Working at City Wide
- Work in a fast-paced, fun, growing organization
- See how your job directly impacts the company
- Build positive relationships in our strong company culture
- Help businesses in your local St. Louis community
Love The People You Work With
In a typical week, you’ll likely spend more time with your coworkers than your own family – so it’s important to love the people you work with. Our people make our culture what it is, so we seek out amazing candidates to help foster the work environment we are so proud of. If you think you’d be a great fit, we want to hear from you!
Requirements
- 1-3 years outbound sales prospecting experience preferred but will train the right candidate
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Experience with CRM platforms (preferred)
- Highly organized and results-driven with a demonstrated ability to meet performance goals
- Excellent communication skills
Benefits
- Salary of $45-50K plus uncapped commission (full compensation $60,000 - $65,000)
- Health Insurance (100% paid by company)
- Short Term & Long-Term Disability (100% paid by company)
- 15 days PTO years 1-4
- 20 days PTO year 5
- 401K with 4% company match
- Smartphone
- Microsoft Surface
- 6 paid holidays
- Excellent Work/Life Balance
- Opportunities for Advancement
- Flex Schedule after in office training
Taken from City Wide Facility Solutions's own posting, last seen live on 6 Nov 2026.
The application
Your details and CV, then 11 questions (2 written).
- 1.HeadlineShort answer · optional
- 2.EducationShort answer · optional
- 3.ExperienceShort answer · optional
- 4.SummaryWritten answer · optional
- 5.Can you provide proof that you are legally eligible for employment in the US?Yes or no
- 6.Have you previously been employed by City Wide?Yes or no
- 7.Have you interviewed for a City Wide job in the last 12 months?Yes or no
- 8.By selecting "Yes" you acknowledge that City Wide has the right to run a background check and that your employment (or Independent Contract Agreement) may be contingent upon the results.Yes or no
- 9.By selecting "Yes" you acknowledge the work requirements listed in the job description and agree to the scope of work contingent on offer.Yes or no
- 10.Have you ever been convicted of a crime (i.e., felony, misdemeanor)Pick any: 206705 · 206706 · optional
- 11.If yes, please explain.Written answer · optional
From City Wide Facility Solutions's apply page, checked 5 Nov 2026.
About City Wide Facility Solutions
Janitorial and building maintenance contracts (cleaning plus handyman, repair, landscaping and tenant improvement work carried out by independent contractors it hires and inspects), sold to offices, medical clinics, schools, dealerships and other commercial buildings.
Pay schedule: Sellers are employed by the local franchise office on a base salary (an hourly wage for some appointment setters) plus commission, often uncapped or tiered and paid monthly at some offices, with quarterly bonuses, car or mileage allowances at many locations, and medical, dental, vision, PTO and a 401(k) named in most postings.
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