Business Manager Jobs in Maine
Business Manager jobs in Maine are steadily active, with consistent demand in healthcare, retail, financial services, and manufacturing, and openings at every level from operations supervisor to senior general manager. Portland, Bangor, and Augusta account for the bulk of postings, where established employers such as MaineHealth, Hannaford, and TD Bank maintain ongoing business management needs. The most in-demand specialties center on operations management, retail management, and healthcare administration. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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About the role
We’re looking for a driven, hands-on leader to manage our commercial inside sales business development team. Our business development representatives (BDR’s) own the full sales cycle. They prospect business owners, find coverage needs, quote, and write new commercial accounts. Your job is to build a high-activity, highly knowledgeable team that grows commission revenue by bringing the right insurance solutions to each client.
What you’ll do
- Lead, coach, and motivate a team of inside BDRs through daily huddles, 1:1 meetings, call reviews, and live call coaching
- Drive team performance against the primary goal of commission dollars written, and track individual and team results against monthly and annual targets
- Enforce activity standards of 50+ outbound calls per rep per day, and make sure those calls turn into quality conversations, quotes, and sold policies
- Own product education: train BDR’s on commercial coverages (BOP, GL, property, commercial auto, workers’ comp, umbrella, cyber, professional liability, and more), carrier appetites, and underwriting basics
- Teach reps to ask the right questions, identify exposures, and explain solutions clearly and confidently to business owners
- Build and refine call scripts, talk tracks, objection handling, and follow-up cadences
- Monitor the pipeline from first call to bound policy, and step in to help reps move deals forward or package difficult accounts for market
- Keep the customer relationship management (CRM) and agency management system accurate and current
- Report on Key Production Indicators (KPI’s) to leadership, including calls, conversations, quotes issued, close ratio, policies written, and commission dollars
- Recruit, hire, onboard, and develop BDRs, and run ongoing training so every rep keeps building product knowledge
What you bring
- Active Property & Casualty license (or able to obtain one within 30 days)
- 3+ years in commercial lines insurance sales, with 1–2+ years leading or coaching a sales team
- Strong working knowledge of commercial coverages and the quoting and binding process, and the ability to teach it
- Proven record of hitting revenue goals in a high-volume, phone-based sales environment
- A coaching mindset, with the ability to diagnose a call and give clear, actionable feedback
- Comfort with a CRM, dialer, comparative raters, carrier portals, and an agency management system (Applied Epic, AMS360, etc.)
- Organized, data-driven, and motivated by a fast-paced, metrics-focused culture
- Designations such as CIC or CPCU are a plus
What we offer
- Competitive base salary range of $80k to $100k
- Bonus tied to team commission dollars written
- Competitive benefit package including health and dental insurance, paid time off and 401(k) with match
- Growth path into agency sales leadership
- Active Property & Casualty license (or able to obtain one within 30 days)
- 3+ years in commercial lines insurance sales, with 1–2+ years leading or coaching a sales team
- Strong working knowledge of commercial coverages and the quoting and binding process, and the ability to teach it
- Proven record of hitting revenue goals in a high-volume, phone-based sales environment
- A coaching mindset, with the ability to diagnose a call and give clear, actionable feedback
- Comfort with a CRM, dialer, comparative raters, carrier portals, and an agency management system (Applied Epic, AMS360, etc.)
- Organized, data-driven, and motivated by a fast-paced, metrics-focused culture
- Designations such as CIC or CPCU are a plus
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Business Manager Job Market in Maine
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Distribution & Wholesale
- Banking & Financial Services
What Maine Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in business manager jobs across Maine.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a closely related field
- Minimum three to five years of supervisory or management experience in a relevant industry
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, control costs, and report on financial performance
- Proficiency with business software including ERP platforms, CRM tools, and Microsoft Office
- Strong communication and team leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional staff
- Familiarity with Maine labor regulations, OSHA workplace standards, and compliance reporting
Business Manager Jobs in Maine: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a business manager in Maine?
Most business manager roles in Maine require a bachelor's degree in business administration, management, finance, or a related discipline. Maine does not issue a state license specifically for business managers, so entry depends on education and relevant industry experience. Candidates targeting healthcare administration roles at Maine hospital systems often benefit from an MHA or MBA. Building experience in operations, finance, or a department lead role at a Maine employer is the most direct path to a management title.
Which companies hire business managers in Maine?
Companies currently hiring business managers in Maine include Professional Care Match, First Atlantic Healthcare, and ITW, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Maine's largest employers in healthcare, grocery retail, and financial services generate the most consistent management openings across the state.
Which Maine cities have the most business manager jobs?
Portland, Augusta, and Scarborough have the most business manager openings in Maine. Portland drives the largest share as the state's commercial and healthcare hub, home to major hospital systems, corporate offices, and retail headquarters, while Bangor and Augusta contribute openings tied to regional healthcare campuses, state government operations, and financial services employers.
Are there remote business manager jobs in Maine?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely analytical or technical roles, since business manager positions often involve direct oversight of staff and on-site operations. About 50% of business manager openings tied to Maine are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote arrangements most frequent in roles focused on project coordination, financial reporting, and account management rather than day-to-day floor or facility management.
How can I get hired as a business manager in Maine with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a team lead, assistant manager, or department supervisor role at a Maine employer and building from there. Large Maine retail and healthcare employers such as Hannaford and MaineHealth regularly hire assistant managers and operations coordinators who work into full management roles. A business administration degree from the University of Maine system, or an MBA from USM, strengthens a thin resume. Completing a project management credential and targeting operations associate postings at mid-size Maine manufacturers is another concrete route.
Where can I find and apply to business manager jobs in Maine?
You can find and apply to business manager jobs in Maine on Migrate Mate, which lists current Maine openings updated regularly. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and experience, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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