Business Development Manager - Austin

L.K. Jordan & Associates; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life insurance

3 work schedule options

Generous PTO

Job summary

L.K. Jordan & Associates, a Texas-based staffing leader, seeks a Business Development Manager in Austin to drive new business, secure job orders, and build client relationships across various industries.

You’ll develop a robust sales pipeline, present staffing solutions, and negotiate contracts with profitability in mind. Ideal candidates are goal-oriented, organized, and team-focused, with 5+ years in outside sales and a preference for staffing industry experience.

Qualifications

• Have outside sales experience.
• Have at least 5+ years of professional experience.
• College education preferred.
• Prior experience in the staffing industry will be placed in the highest consideration.

Responsibilities

• Identify and target prospective client companies through research, networking, and referrals.
• Conduct outbound prospecting calls, emails and visits to generate new business.
• Present staffing solutions tailored to client needs, emphasizing value, quality and speed.
• Negotiate contracts, bill rates, and service agreements to ensure profitability.
• Maintain a consistent pipeline of qualified leads and new opportunities.

Skills

Outside sales experience

5+ years experience

Goal oriented

Team player

Education

College education preferred

Job description

L.K. Jordan & Associates, a Texas-based staffing leader with 35+ years of success, is hiring a Business Development Manager for our Austin office! In this high-impact sales role, you’ll be responsible for generating new business, securing job orders, and building strong client relationships across a variety of industries. If you’re a results-driven, people-focused professional with a passion for sales and staffing—this is your opportunity to shine.

About the job

While working as a Business Development Manager for L.K. Jordan & Associates, duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Identify and target prospective client companies through research, networking, and referrals.
• Conduct outbound prospecting calls, emails and visits to generate new business.
• Present staffing solutions tailored to client needs, emphasizing value, quality and speed.
• Negotiate contracts, bill rates, and service agreements to ensure profitability.
• Maintain a consistent pipeline of qualified leads and new opportunities.

To be successful in this role you should be:

• Goal oriented
• Organized & disciplined
• A strategic thinker
• Customer focused
• Enjoys working a team environment

Education and Experience Guidelines:

• Have outside sales experience.
• Have at least 5+ years of professional experience.
• College education preferred.
• Prior experience in the staffing industry will be placed in the highest consideration.

Recent L.K. Jordan Recognition:

• Named one of the Best Places to Work by the Houston, Austin, and San Antonio Business journal
• Consistently ranked as one of America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing, Executive Search and Professional Search Firms by Forbes Magazine
• Top Diversity-Owned Staffing Firm by Staffing Industry Analysts
• Top Rated Professional Staffing Firm by Great Recruiters

Salary/Benefits:

• Generous Base + Commission (based on experience)
• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• 3 work schedule options from which to choose.
• Generous PTO plan.
• 10 company holidays.
• 401K (eligible after 1 year).
• Birthday day off.
• Annual incentive trip for top performers (past destinations include Bahamas, Las Vegas, New York, and Cancun)
• Access to extensive company-paid sales resources, along with lead generating software.
• Strong team environment with dedicated administrative assistance.
• Strong leadership commitment to ongoing training, growth, and success.
• Fully funded Certified Staffing Professional by the American Staffing Association.
• Local community give back focus.
• Internal team building events.

Due to the large number of applications we receive, we’re unable to personally respond to each one. However, candidates selected to move forward will be contacted.

*Please note all resumes will remain confidential*