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National Business Development Manager

Chicago, IL 60601

Posted: 11/16/2023 Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm Job Category: Internal Job Number: 323999 Country: United States Is job remote?: No

Job Description


Planet Technology is looking for a motivated Business Development Manager to join their Technology staffing practice. The Business Development Manager's role is a sales position that requires the strong ability for identifying, building, and maintaining client relationships. 

 

In this role, you will establish a staffing partnership with client companies and partner with our recruiting team to ensure top-tier candidates are presented to help clients solve their short and long-term business objectives.  

 

The ideal candidate will be an accomplished sales leader with a proven record of consistent achievement and account retention within the staffing industry.

 

Responsibilities:
  • Sell Planet Technology as a technology staffing business partner to prospective client companies through multiple resources – including cold calling, virtual or in-person client meeting, referrals, social media, etc.
  • Build trusted relationships with client companies, manage fee negotiations, conversion rates and bill rates.
  • Develops comprehensive account strategies to win new business from new and existing accounts.
  • Communicate new job openings, closings and feedback from the client to ensure strong candidate matches and line up interviews in a timely manner.
  • Work with other Planet Group sales teams to upsell all Planet Group Staffing services
  • Work independently and exercise independent judgment in the determination of engaging, developing and maintaining suitable clients.

 

Education, Experience and Qualifications:
  • 3+ years of Staffing, Recruiting, or Consulting industry experience (technology staffing sales preferred)  
  • Ability to develop strong customer relationships and negotiation skills.
  • Excellent listening and communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to self-manage
  • Ability to problem solve and make decisions quickly and effectively.
  • Ability to persevere and be resilient in face of set-backs and challenging sales goals.
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate with peers and Recruiting Team to develop a cohesive environment.

 

What’ s In It for You:
  • An entrepreneurial environment where the freedom and support to explore new ideas is encouraged
  • A dedicated team of highly trained and motivated recruiters armed with every tool imaginable to fill your job orders
  • Causal Dress Code
  • Upbeat, Friendly Work Environment
  • Provided Caffeine
  • Community Service Initiatives  
  • Swag Contests
  • Fun Committee Events
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan & PTO

If you thrive in a fast-paced, competitive environment and think a career with Planet Technology is in your future, please submit your resume to workattpg@theplanetgroup.com.

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it’s from an official Planet domain (@theplanetgroup.com, @theplanetforward.com, @planet-technology.com, @planet-pro.com, @planetinteractive.com, @pfes.com, @launchcg.com, @planet-pharma.com, @planet-healthcare.com) - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs.

The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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