Business Development Representative

Actalent; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary $55k

Bonuses up to $1,200/month

Benefits

20 days PTO

Cell phone allowance

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness calls

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a motivated Business Development Representative in Portage, MI to drive lead generation and qualify opportunities for our engineering and sciences services. You will build targeted call sheets, conduct outbound outreach, and coordinate with the sales team to schedule meetings with prospects.

Ideal candidates bring 1+ year in sales or customer service, a strong desire for B2B sales, and exceptional communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1+ years in sales or customer service.
• Strong desire for a career in B2B sales.
• Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Research and build target lists using LinkedIn and internal resources.
• Conduct outbound prospecting to generate new leads.
• Qualify inbound leads and assess potential partnerships.
• Schedule meetings for the sales team with qualified prospects.
• Maintain CRM records with prospected interactions.
• Collaborate with sales and delivery teams to refine outreach.
• Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly lead-gen targets.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Actalent connects passion with purpose.

We're looking for a highly motivated Business Development Representative (BDR) to join our team and help us support vital engineering and science initiatives at visionary companies under our Actalent brand, or corporate companies under our Aston Carter brand. If you're enthusiastic about partnering with companies who are making an impact keep reading, we might be a great match!

About Actalent

With global headquarters outside of Baltimore, MD, Actalent has an existing network of almost 30,000 engineering and sciences consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, including many of the Fortune 500.

We give clients access to specialized experts that drive scale, innovation, and speed to market, supporting engineering and science initiatives that advance how companies serve the world.

You Will

• Research and build call sheets of targeted customers in the market by leveraging tools like Linked In and resources including Candidates and current Consultants.
• Conduct outbound prospecting activities, including cold calling, emailing, and social media outreach, to generate new leads.
• Qualify inbound leads and determine their potential partnership for offered services.
• Schedule meetings for the sales team with qualified prospects.
• Attend meetings set with the sales team.
• Identify, develop, and communicate with new customers by leveraging resources including but not limited to CRMs and external networking tools.
• Build and maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all prospected interactions in the CRM system.
• Collaborate with the sales and delivery teams to develop and refine outreach strategies.
• Achieve or exceed monthly and quarterly lead generation targets.
• Continuously learn about our services, industry trends, and competitive landscape.
• Increase sales and market share through newly generated accounts.

We Will

We commit to providing continued education and training throughout your career to keep your skillset sharp and competitive:

• Youll take part in a comprehensive, structured training program to prepare you for your role, including role plays, job shadows and teach-backs to create camaraderie and ensure you become a subject matter expert within your industry.
• Throughout your career at Actalent, you will engage in both formal and informal mentorship programs to progress toward your personal and professional goals.
• At every step of the way, you will be surrounded by a positive and supportive culture that encourages everyone to help develop themselves and others.
• Actalent promotes almost exclusively from within. Employees have the opportunity to develop and advance into leadership, management or explore other opportunities across our business.

Our Qualifiers

• Bachelors degree preferred
• Preferred 1+ years of sales or customer service experience (to include sales internship or collegiate sales club/organization experience)
• A strong desire for a career in B2B Sales
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Our Perks

• Compensation potential
• Initial base salary of $55,000 after hourly paid training period
• Performance-based bonuses up to $1,200/month
• Benefits
• Healthcare, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• 20 days paid time off (accrued per year)
• Cell phone allowance after first year
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Monthly wellness calls

Our Culture

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage all employees to bring their most authentic selves to work. To achieve these goals, we offer a range of community groups and service opportunities for all employees.

Allegis Group Foundation

The Allegis Group Foundation is a central part of our commitment to giving back to the communities in which we work and live. Did you know that the Allegis Group Foundation can accelerate your efforts to create meaningful change in our communities? Incorporated in 2000, this philanthropic arm of our business awards direct grants to nonprofit organizations and provides additional financial support through our Employee/Office Match Program.

We form strategic alliances with national organizations for the contributions they make to the communities we serve, their ability to help our organization make an impact in the marketplace, and the development offerings they have for our internal employees and consultants.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Portage, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55000.00 - $55000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

o Healthcare, dental, vision, and 401(k) o 20 days paid time off (accrued per year) o Cell phone allowance after first year o Employee discounts o Tuition reimbursement program o Monthly wellness calls

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Portage,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.