Business Development Associate

Spherion Staffing, LLC; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

PTO

401K with employer match

Job summary

Spherion Staffing, LLC is seeking a Business Development Associate to drive market expansion through lead generation, client contacts, and meetings that win new business. You’ll work closely with a Senior Manager, learn the staffing industry, and grow toward a local territory leadership role in Ohio.

Role includes training, a structured path from Associate to Manager, and a base salary with KPI bonuses. Office location is Lima, OH, and HubSpot proficiency is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or strongly preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years of verifiable sales experience, preferably in B2B selling.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Research new companies, source contacts, and execute new business development calls and meetings.
• Expand the client base by developing and providing solution-based options.
• Develop and maintain a sales pipeline and prospect plans to drive growth, documenting in the CRM.
• Price and negotiate business in alignment with market strategy.
• Collaborate with the recruiting team to ensure desired business results.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Team-oriented

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

HubSpot

Job description

Terms

I am at least 18 years old

I am legally authorized to work in the United States

Position Overview

The Business Development Associate drives our market expansion through lead generation, client contacts, and meetings that result in exciting new business wins. At Spherion, we take the time to build genuine relationships with clients and candidates so we can truly understand how to help them succeed. Ready to break into sales? This role is the ultimate opportunity to learn the staffing industry from the ground up. Through our robust training and mentorship program, you will work side‑by‑side with a Senior Business Development Manager who is invested in your success. As you master our business and prove your expertise, you will unlock a natural career progression, graduating from an Associate to a Business Development Manager managing your own local territory in Allen, Shelby, Logan, and Union County in Ohio!!

Office Locations

127 N Elizabeth St. Lima, OH 45801

Responsibilities

• Embody the company?s Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
• Research new companies, source contacts, and execute new business development calls and meetings.
• Expand the client base by developing and providing solution-based options.
• Develop and maintain a sales pipeline and prospect plans to drive growth, documenting all activity in the CRM.
• Facilitate new client intake calls and customer agreements.
• Price and negotiate business in alignment with market strategy.
• Collaborate with the recruiting team to ensure desired business results.
• Identify and qualify business leads.
• Document all activity and client communication in the CRM tool.
• Familiarity with HubSpot is a plus!
• Participate in and prepare for 1 on 1s, sales coaching sessions, sales meetings, client planning, client reviews and sales pipeline review.

Prospect Management

• Research new companies and complete pre-call planning.
• Source and Identify company contacts.
• Execute new business development calls.
• Execute new client meetings.
• Actively participate in assigned territory networking functions.

Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills

• Proven success in a very fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to leverage technology tools.
• Ability to understand and apply basic business and financial concepts.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Education

Bachelors

Experience

1-4 years

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent is required. A Bachelor?s degree is strongly preferred.
• Experience: Preferred to have a minimum of 2+ years of verifiable sales experience, preferably in B2B selling.

Schedule, Compensation, & Benefits

Working hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Base Salary: $50,000-$55,000/ year

Weekly KPI Bonus: Earn additional weekly payouts for hitting core performance metrics and activity targets.

Account Closing Bonuses: Bonus for every new account you secure.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• PTO
• 401K with employer match!

#IND002

Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).