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Business Development Manager

MilSpec Talent
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Our client, a leading provider of contract and temporary staffing solutions, is seeking accomplished sales professionals with a proven track record in B2B, solution-oriented sales. With a strong focus on the Professional Division—encompassing administrative, financial, banking, legal, marketing, customer services, and professional staffing—the Client offers an exciting opportunity for driven individuals with a passion for building lasting business relationships. If you are highly motivated, energetic, and thrive in a results-driven environment, this could be your ideal role.

The Business Development Manager is responsible for driving revenue growth by establishing and cultivating strong relationships with new and existing clients. The ideal candidate will have a dynamic, engaging personality and a passion for helping organizations address their staffing challenges through tailored solutions. This role demands excellent communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to exceeding sales goals.

Position : Business Development Manager

Compensation : $80K-$90K Uncapped Commision

Location : Chicago, IL

Primary Responsibilities

Proactively generate new business opportunities through consistent outbound sales activities, including prospecting, virtual meetings, and presentations.

Meet or exceed weekly sales metrics and leverage proven sales methodologies to achieve personal and team revenue goals.

Demonstrate confidence and expertise when presenting contingent staffing solutions to prospective clients, articulating the value of services in addressing their business needs.

Strengthen client relationships by providing exceptional customer service, ensuring high satisfaction levels (as reflected in industry-leading Net Promoter Scores).

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, executive leadership, and operations, to drive revenue growth and pipeline development.

Conduct in-depth client discovery to understand staffing challenges, identify opportunities, and deliver tailored solutions that align with client needs.

Engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, from C-level executives to hiring managers, to communicate the organization's vision and value proposition effectively.

Foster strong internal partnerships to enhance talent marketing efforts and provide proactive staffing solutions to clients.

Qualifications

2 years of sales experience, ideally within the staffing (contract) industry.

Demonstrated success in meeting and exceeding sales budgets.

At least 1 year of experience in successful phone-based sales.

Proven ability to build and nurture long-term client relationships, with exceptional oral communication and presentation skills.

Resilience in overcoming rejection and maintaining a positive outlook.

MilSpec Talent is a boutique headhunting firm that helps our clients get connected with top talent in the industry. We work with mid-career, industry-experienced Veterans with 3-15 years of proven success in the private sector. For our contingency recruitment partners, we provide this value with minimal risk.

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000

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