Business Development Manager

Addison Group; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Build your own healthcare package

401(k) with up to 4% match

Weekly pay with uncapped commissions

Addison Group Wellness Program

Annual Echelon Club trip for top performers

Job summary

Addison Group is searching for a motivated Business Development Manager (BDM) in Schaumburg, Illinois. This role is essential for driving growth by prospected new clients and nurturing existing relationships. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor’s degree and exceptional communication skills.

Benefits include the opportunity to build your own healthcare package, uncapped commissions, and participation in the prestigious Echelon Club trip for top performers. Join us at Addison, where we prioritize your success!

Qualifications

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced, competitive environment.
• A natural connector with a go-getter mindset.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business by identifying prospective clients.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Partner with recruiters to align top talent with client needs.
• Negotiate terms and close deals.
• Represent Addison professionally at client visits.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Resilient and adaptable

Competitive mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Addison Group is one of the fastest-growing staffing firms in the U.S., known for connecting great talent with great companies. We’ve earned multiple “Best of Staffing” awards and continue to be recognized as a leader in the industry. Our success comes from our people-first culture, where we empower employees to thrive, grow, and succeed.

We’re looking for a Business Development Manager (BDM) who is energized by building relationships, closing deals, and making an impact. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of Addison’s growth—prospecting new clients, expanding existing partnerships, and collaborating with recruiters to deliver exceptional staffing solutions. If you’re competitive, driven, and thrive in a high-energy, team-oriented environment, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Do

• Drive new business by identifying, researching, and engaging prospective clients.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular meetings, calls, and networking events.
• Partner with recruiters to align top talent with client needs.
• Negotiate terms, close deals, and deliver results that exceed client expectations.
• Represent Addison Group professionally at client visits, industry events, and community networking opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced, competitive environment.
• A natural connector with a go-getter mindset.
• Motivated by goals, growth, and winning as a team.

Why Addison?

At Addison, we believe work should be rewarding—and fun. Our culture is built on People First, Process Second, which means we prioritize your growth and success from day one.

• Build your own healthcare package (BCBS medical, dental, vision).
• 401(k) with up to 4% match.
• Weekly pay with uncapped commissions—your earning potential is in your hands.
• Addison Group Wellness Program.
• Annual Echelon Club trip for top performers.

Training & Development:

From day one, you’ll be supported through our Onboarding Accelerator & Mentorship Program—giving you the tools, resources, and coaching to succeed quickly. You’ll also gain leadership exposure early on while being part of a team that invests in your career growth.