Business Development / Account Executive

Attractivate Consulting Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Attractivate is growing its Houston-based IT/OT staffing and consulting practice, and we're hiring a Business Development / Account Executive to build and grow client relationships across the utility, energy, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing sectors we serve.

You will identify, prospect, and develop new client relationships, manage the full sales cycle from lead generation through contract negotiation, and partner with recruiting teams to align sourcing with client hiring needs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of business development or account management experience.
• Ability to build relationships and close new business.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new client relationships within target industries.
• Manage full sales cycle from lead generation through contract negotiation.
• Build long-term relationships with hiring managers and procurement contacts at client organizations.
• Partner with recruiting teams to align sourcing strategy with client hiring needs.
• Track pipeline activity and forecast using CRM tools.

Skills

Business development

Account management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Bullhorn CRM

CRM software

Job description

Attractivate is growing its Houston-based IT/OT staff augmentation and consulting practice, and we're hiring a Business Development / Account Executive to build and grow client relationships across the utility, energy, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing sectors we serve.

Key Responsibilities

Identify, prospect, and develop new client relationships within Attractivate's target industries. Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation through contract negotiation and account handoff. Build and maintain long-term relationships with hiring managers and procurement contacts at client organizations. Partner with recruiting teams to align sourcing strategy with client hiring needs. Track pipeline activity and forecast accurately using CRM tools. Represent Attractivate at industry events and build referral networks within target verticals.

Required Qualifications

3+ years of business development or account management experience, ideally in staffing, consulting, or IT services. Demonstrated ability to build relationships and close new business. Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment. Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience selling IT/OT staffing or consulting services into utility, energy, or industrial clients. Existing network within the Houston energy/industrial corridor. Familiarity with applicant tracking and CRM systems (Bullhorn or similar).

What We Offer

Competitive base salary plus commission structure. Clear path for account and career growth. Collaborative, entrepreneurial team culture. Full benefits package.