Associate Business Development Manager

Hydrogen Group; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped Commission Scheme

Competitive compensation

Clear growth pathways

Job summary

A global recruitment firm in Denver seeks a Senior Operations Leader to drive business development in the Utilities sector. The role involves building client relationships, engaging decision-makers, and leveraging insights to enhance workforce solutions. Ideal candidates are experienced in recruitment, possess strong negotiation skills, and are passionate about delivering value. This position offers competitive pay with uncapped commission and a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Experience in the recruitment industry and a willingness to learn.
• Strong commercial instincts with proven negotiation and influencing skills.
• Confidence using CRM tools and a commitment to maintaining clean, insight-driven data.

Responsibilities

• Engage in cold calling, cold emailing, and LinkedIn outreach.
• Research and identify target prospects for business opportunities.
• Build and grow client relationships within the Utilities sector.
• Lead commercial negotiations and collaborate with delivery teams.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Relationship building

Negotiation skills

Strategic mindset

CRM tools proficiency

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

Senior Operations Leader @ Hydrogen Group

Denver, CO | Hybrid (3–4 days onsite)

As a global specialist recruitment business, we connect exceptional people with organizations making an impact. Right now, our top-performing global team is expanding, and we're looking for a driven professional to join our Utilities and Technology sector practice.

Base pay range

$55,000.00/yr - $65,000.00/yr

What You’ll Do

• Proactively engage in cold calling, cold emailing, and LinkedIn outreach to generate new business opportunities.
• Research and identify target prospects, industries, and decision-makers to build a qualified lead pipeline.
• Craft compelling outreach messages tailored to the prospect’s needs and industry.
• Build and grow client relationships within the Utilities sector, identifying talent needs and consulting on strategic hiring plans.
• Engage with senior-level decision-makers, providing valuable market insights and shaping conversations around the future of workforce solutions.
• Position Hydrogen's value-added services—including talent insights, market mapping, and strategic hiring programs—to support client success.
• Lead commercial negotiations and collaborate with our high-performing delivery teams to ensure service excellence.
• Use data and insights to drive outreach and maintain a world-class CRM and candidate/client database.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in the recruitment industry and a willingness to learn.
• A passion for relationship-building and delivering solutions that go beyond the transactional.
• Interest in or exposure to the Utilities and Technology space.
• Strong commercial instincts with proven negotiation and influencing skills.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to identify long-term opportunities.
• Confidence using CRM tools and a commitment to maintaining clean, insight-driven data.

Why Hydrogen Group?

• Join a top-performing global team in a high-impact, high-visibility role.
• Competitive compensation, clear growth pathways, and a culture that genuinely values collaboration, autonomy, and excellence.
• Uncapped Commission Scheme.

Job details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Business Development and Sales
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting