Business Development Manager – Skilled Trades Staffing

Babich & Associates; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth staffing firm in the Dallas–Fort Worth area is seeking experienced sales professionals to drive business in the skilled trades and construction sectors. This role emphasizes relationship-building with contractors and operations leaders. Candidates should have 3–10+ years of sales experience in staffing, coupled with a proven ability to hunt new business. The compensation structure includes a competitive base salary of $65K–$100K with uncapped commissions. Leadership growth opportunities are available as the team expands.

Qualifications

• 3–10+ years of staffing sales experience, preferably in skilled trades or construction.
• Proven ability to hunt and close new business with contractors and construction firms.
• Strong activity levels with calls, meetings, and field presence.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business in construction and skilled trades staffing.
• Build relationships with general contractors and project managers.
• Conduct job site visits and client meetings.

Skills

Sales experience in staffing

Relationship building

Hunting for new business

Strong communication

Job description

We’re partnering with a high-growth staffing firm to add experienced sales professionals focused on skilled trades and construction staffing in the Dallas–Fort Worth market.

This is a true hunter role, ideal for someone who thrives on building new business, developing relationships in the field, and driving revenue in a fast-moving environment.

What You’ll Do

• Generate new business within construction and skilled trades staffing
• Build relationships with general contractors, project managers, and operations leaders
• Conduct job site visits, client meetings, and networking events
• Manage and grow a book of business while consistently adding new accounts

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What We’re Looking For

• 3–10+ years of staffing sales experience (skilled trades or construction preferred)
• Proven ability to hunt and close new business
• Experience selling into contractors, construction firms, or industrial clients
• Strong activity levels (calls, meetings, field presence)
• Competitive, driven, and relationship-focused mindset

Why This Role

• Strong existing client base + opportunity to build your own
• High-demand market (data center and construction growth)
• Leadership growth opportunities as the team expands

Compensation

• Base: $65K–$100K
• OTE: $110K–$180K+
• Uncapped commission with strong upside

If you’re a true staffing sales hunter with experience in skilled trades or construction, let’s connect.