Associate, Business Development

Vaco Recruiter Services; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm in Des Moines seeks a motivated Associate in Business Development to drive sales and build client relationships. This role collaborates with recruiters to fulfill job orders, supporting various business units and utilizing CRM tools for tracking. A Bachelor's Degree and up to 18 months of relevant experience are required. There's potential for hybrid/remote work with management approval.

Qualifications

• 0 to 18 months technology sales or staffing experience required.
• Active member of the IT community, networking groups a plus.
• Active IT community member is a plus.
• In-office role with potential hybrid/remote option with management approval.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain client relationships to generate sales and revenue.
• Conduct prospecting activities, including calls, emails, and in-person meetings.
• Generate and manage job orders from intake to fulfillment.
• Work cross-functionally to support hiring needs across different business units.
• Collaborate across business units to support hiring needs.

Skills

Customer/Candidate Focus

Results Oriented

Effective Communication

Planning & Prioritization

Decision Making

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

CRM tools (e.g., Bullhorn)

Job description

Job Title: Associate, Business Development

Work Timing: Core Business Hours

Description

We are seeking a motivated Associate to drive sales, increase revenue, and build strong client relationships. In this role, you will collaborate with recruiters to fulfill job orders while working closely with business stakeholders, leaders, and subject matter experts to ensure effective project execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain client relationships to generate sales and revenue.
• Conduct prospecting activities, including calls, emails, and in-person meetings.
• Generate and manage job orders from intake to fulfillment.
• Utilize CRM tools (e.g., Bullhorn) to track activities and manage business growth.
• Work cross-functionally to support hiring needs across different business units.

Good to have:

• Customer/Candidate Focus
• Results Oriented.
• Communicates Effectively and delivers written and verbal communication.
• Planning & Prioritization
• Decision Making
• Collaboration

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or 0 to 18 months technology sales or staffing experience required.
• Active member of the IT community, networking groups a plus.

Location: In office. Hybrid/Remote option may be considered with Management approval.

Travel Requirements:

Less than 5% (almost no travel)