Area Business Development Manager

The Ōnin Group; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) match

Medical, dental, and vision

Paid vacation & holidays

Counseling and legal services

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Ōnin Group is seeking an Area Business Development Manager to grow our market presence and drive revenue through new client partnerships. You will work closely with branch teams to deliver staffing solutions and represent Ōnin in local communities.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of outside sales experience, excellent communication skills, and a customer-focused mindset for fast-paced environments. Prior exposure to manufacturing, logistics, or warehousing is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of outside sales or business development experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in manufacturing, logistics, or warehousing is a plus.
• Strong relationship-building and customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business across a variety of industries and company sizes.
• Conduct door knocks, cold calls, and client meetings to meet weekly activity goals.
• Build and manage a diverse, strategic prospect list.
• Create and maintain strong client partnerships that support long-term success.
• Collaborate daily with branch leaders on sales strategy and performance.
• Represent Ōnin in the community through networking and outreach efforts.

Skills

Outside sales

Communication

Relationship-building

Fast-paced

Job description

Area Business Development Manager – Join the Ōnin Team!

Who We Are

At Ōnin Staffing, we don’t just fill jobs — we create opportunity and empower people. As a Best Places to Work company, we invest in your success with industry-leading benefits, development programs, and a culture that values innovation and collaboration.

About The Role

We’re looking for a motivated and relationship-driven Business Development Manager to help grow our presence in the market. In this high-energy sales role, you’ll develop new client partnerships, drive revenue, and collaborate closely with branch teams to deliver exceptional staffing solutions.

You’ll be the face of Ōnin to new clients — creating opportunity, solving workforce challenges, and making a real impact in your community.

What You’ll Do

• Generate new business across a variety of industries and company sizes
• Conduct door knocks, cold calls, and client meetings to meet weekly activity goals
• Build and manage a diverse, strategic prospect list
• Create and maintain strong client partnerships that support long-term success
• Collaborate daily with branch leaders on sales strategy and performance
• Represent Ōnin in the community through networking and outreach efforts

Ideal Candidate

• 1–2 years of outside sales or business development experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in manufacturing, logistics, or warehousing industries is a plus
• Strong relationship-building skills and a customer-focused approach
• Goal-oriented, organized, and thrives in a fast-paced environment

Why Join Us?

At Ōnin Staffing, we empower our employees through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), ensuring you share in our success. Our benefits include:

• 401(k) with 3% match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation & holidays
• Free counseling and legal services
• Tuition reimbursement, and more!