Business Development / Account Executive

Attractivate Consulting Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary with commission

Full benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Attractivate Consulting Solutions in Houston is expanding its IT/OT staffing and consulting practice and seeks a Business Development/Account Executive to grow client relationships across utility, energy, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing sectors.

You will own the full sales cycle from prospecting to contract negotiations, building long-term relationships with hiring managers and procurement contacts, and collaborating with recruiting teams to align sourcing with client needs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in business development or account management in staffing, consulting, or IT services.
• Proven ability to build relationships and close new business.
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.

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.

Skills

Relationship building

Negotiation

Strong communication

Sales cycle management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Bullhorn CRM

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.