Business Development Manager

Stivers; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Stivers, based in Kansas City, KS, is seeking a results-driven Business Development Manager to grow our market presence in the greater Kansas City area. You will identify strategic opportunities, build executive relationships, and secure new corporate clients in a fast-paced, quota-driven environment.

This role leads top-of-funnel strategy in collaboration with recruitment operations; you will own client acquisition and contract negotiations while the talent fulfillment team handles sourcing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• Proven track record of setting and achieving ambitious goals.
• Executive communication and negotiation skills.
• Self-directed ownership with territory responsibility.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation for client visits.

Responsibilities

• Drive client acquisition and brand ambassador presence in Kansas City.
• Meet with regional leaders to evaluate workforce needs and deliver staffing solutions.
• Manage end-to-end sales pipeline from prospecting to contract execution with accurate forecasting.

Skills

Proven track record

Executive communication

Negotiation skills

Self-directed

Territory management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Business Development Manager | Kansas City, KS

Position Overview

Stivers is seeking a results-driven Business Development Manager to drive growth and expand our market presence in the greater Kansas City area. This is a high-impact, activity-driven sales role focused on identifying strategic opportunities, building executive relationships, and securing new corporate clients.

Strategic Sales & Delivery Model

You will oversee the entire top-of-funnel business development strategy, operating in close collaboration with our internal recruitment operations. While you lead client acquisition and contract negotiations, our dedicated talent fulfillment team handles candidate sourcing and placement. This structure enables you to remain focused on driving continuous revenue growth and business expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Market Expansion: Drive client acquisition through outbound prospecting, executive networking, and strategic territory management. Serve as the primary brand ambassador for Stivers in Kansas City.
• Consultative Solution Selling: Meet with regional business leaders to evaluate workforce challenges and deliver customized staffing and workforce solutions.
• Pipeline & Deal Management: Manage the end-to-end sales pipeline from initial contact through contract execution, maintaining accurate forecasting and strong conversion metrics.

Candidate Qualifications

We are seeking an ambitious, high-performing sales professional with a strong commercial acumen and a competitive drive.

• Proven Performance: Demonstrated track record of setting and achieving ambitious goals.
• Executive Communication & Negotiation: Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to negotiate contracts and close sales.
• Self-Directed Ownership: Highly self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable managing a territory independently to achieve revenue targets.
• Core Requirements: Valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation for client site visits. A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related field is preferred.
• Year 1 Total Comp: $75,000 – $95,000 (Competitive Base Salary + Uncapped Commission Structure)
• Time Off: Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
• Benefits Package: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, plus a 401(k) program with company match.

About Us

For over 80 years, Stivers has been the go‑to partner for companies that need more than just "filled seats." As part of the TalentLaunch network, we combine a legendary boutique brand with the powerhouse resources of a national staffing collective. We specialize in professional and administrative staffing, giving our team the local autonomy to own their market while backed by world‑class technology and support. At Stivers, we don't do micromanagement—we hire competitive people, give them the best playbook in the industry, and get out of their way so they can win.

Learn more at: https://stivers.com | https://mytalentlaunch.com/

Stivers/ TalentLaunch is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gende