Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager (U.S.-based applicants only)

Company: HireNow Staffing (Direct Placement Partner)

HireNow Snapshot

HireNow Staffing is actively recruiting a seasoned, highly skilled Business Development Manager to join one of our valued client partners. This opportunity is designed for a driven sales professional who thrives on creating opportunities, building lasting client relationships, and generating revenue through strategic business development. This is not a role for individuals who wait for opportunities to come to them - it is built for professionals who proactively create their own success.

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated business developer who enjoys prospecting, negotiating, closing new business, and managing the full client relationship lifecycle while operating independently in a performance-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities through strategic prospecting and outbound outreach

Conduct discovery meetings to identify hiring challenges, workforce needs, and growth opportunities

Build and maintain long-term relationships with decision-makers across multiple industries

Negotiate service agreements and staffing partnerships

Manage the complete business development lifecycle from prospecting through client onboarding

Develop referral partnerships and existing client relationships

Collaborate with recruiting teams to align talent with client hiring needs

Maintain accurate CRM records, sales activity, and pipeline management

Utilize Apollo.io and other prospecting tools to generate qualified business opportunities

Achieve business development goals through consistent outreach, follow-up, and relationship management

Required Qualifications

Minimum 1–2 years of full-desk recruiting, staffing sales, or business development experience (agency experience strongly preferred)

Demonstrated success developing new client relationships and generating placements

Proven hunter mentality with consistent outbound prospecting experience

Experience conducting cold outreach and business development campaigns

Strong sales, negotiation, and closing abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Strong organizational and pipeline management skills

Comfortable working within a commission-driven sales environment

U.S.-based applicants only

Must be authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

Experience across multiple staffing industries or recruiting verticals

Previous experience utilizing Apollo.io or comparable prospecting platforms

Knowledge of CRM and ATS platforms

Existing professional network capable of generating new business opportunities

Experience negotiating staffing agreements and client contracts

Strong relationship-building and client retention skills

Ability to collaborate with recruiting teams on high-volume and difficult-to-fill searches

HireNow Package

Compensation: $100,000–$350,000+ annually (Performance-Based Earnings)

Benefits: Industry-leading commission structure, comprehensive recruiter training, Apollo.io access, CRM, ATS, branded recruiting resources, NPA network access, leadership coaching, and ongoing professional development

Employment Type: Independent Contractor (1099)

Schedule: Flexible

Work Location: Remote – U.S. Based Applicants Only

Headcount: 3

HireNow Checklist

HireNow Staffing is recruiting a Business Development Manager who demonstrates the following:

Proven business development or staffing sales success

Hunter mentality with consistent outbound prospecting experience

Experience developing and managing client relationships

Ability to generate new business through cold outreach and networking

Strong negotiation, communication, and closing skills

Experience working independently in a remote environment

Excellent organization and pipeline management

Familiarity with CRM, ATS, and business development technology

Goal-oriented mindset with accountability for personal production

Meets all required qualifications and demonstrates several preferred qualifications

HireNow Standout Candidates

Candidates will be viewed most favorably if they demonstrate:

Consistent history of exceeding sales and placement goals

Experience building a book of business from the ground up

Strong business acumen with the ability to identify growth opportunities

Success developing long-term client partnerships

High levels of resilience, persistence, and self-motivation

Experience across multiple industries including healthcare, legal, engineering, manufacturing, transportation, technology, finance, or professional services

Stable employment history demonstrating reliability, accountability, and long-term commitment

HireNow Disqualifiers

The following will prevent candidates from moving forward in the hiring process:

Frequent unexplained job changes or unstable employment history (jumpy resumes will not be accepted or interviewed)

No demonstrated business development or staffing sales experience

Lack of outbound prospecting or client development experience

Inability to work independently in a remote environment

Applicants located outside the United States

Applicants requiring employment sponsorship

Unwillingness to work within a commission-based compensation model

Candidates who do not meet the core qualifications listed for this position

HireNow Staffing Disclaimer

HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this Business Development Manager opportunity. All candidate information is handled confidentially and evaluated against defined requirements. This job description outlines the general scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Duties may evolve based on client needs and business growth. Only candidates meeting the core qualifications will be considered for interview. Client-specific information will be shared only with qualified candidates during the interview process.