Business Development Manager

We are seeking a highly driven and entrepreneurial Business Development Manager to build and grow our client base from scratch. This role is ideal for a proactive sales professional who thrives on prospecting, generating new business opportunities, and developing long-term client relationships.The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying potential clients, executing outbound sales strategies, managing sales pipelines, and converting prospects into active customers. Experience within the recruitment, staffing, or workforce solutions industry is highly desirable.Develop and execute a business development strategy to acquire new clients.Conduct high-volume outbound prospecting through cold calling, email campaigns, LinkedIn outreach, and networking activities.Research target markets and identify potential client opportunities.Source, purchase, build, and maintain prospect databases to support lead generation efforts.Plan, organize, and execute sales campaigns aimed at generating qualified business opportunities.Manage the full sales cycle, from prospecting and qualification through proposal, negotiation, and closing.Build and maintain strong relationships with decision-makers and stakeholders.Maintain accurate sales activity records, pipeline updates, and client information within CRM systems.Prepare and deliver regular sales reports, forecasts, and business development updates.Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful onboarding and delivery of services.Represent the company professionally at networking events, industry functions, and client meetings.RequiredProven experience in business development, sales, account acquisition, or client relationship management.Demonstrated success in cold calling and proactive outbound sales activities.Experience building a client portfolio from the ground up.Strong prospecting, networking, and relationship-building skills.Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities.Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple sales activities simultaneously.Experience preparing sales reports and managing performance metrics.PreferredExperience within the recruitment, staffing, talent acquisition, or workforce solutions industry.Previous experience as a 360 Recruitment Consultant or in a full-cycle staffing sales role.Experience selling recruitment, staffing, RPO, MSP, or workforce-related services.Existing network of hiring managers, HR leaders, or business decision-makers.Experience using LinkedIn Sales Navigator for lead generation.Experience using Microsoft Dynamics CRM or similar CRM platforms.Knowledge of sales campaign planning, lead generation tools, and database management.Key CompetenciesHunter mentality with a strong drive to win new business.Self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision.Resilient and comfortable handling rejection.Results-oriented and highly accountable.Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen.Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills.Success MeasuresNew clients acquired.Revenue generated from new business.Qualified opportunities created.Sales pipeline growth.Conversion rates from prospect to client.Client retention and satisfaction.This role offers an exciting opportunity for a sales professional who enjoys creating opportunities, opening new doors, and making a direct impact on business growth.