Business Development Representative (BDR)

recruit22; Naperville (IL); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Career growth opportunities

Flexible PTO

Professional development

Performance-based bonuses

Direct leadership access

Job summary

Recruit22 in Naperville, IL is seeking a proactive Business Development Representative to expand our client base in healthcare IT and technology staffing.

The role focuses on outbound prospecting, building a robust pipeline, and scheduling meetings for leadership. You will engage CIOs, CTOs, HR leaders, and hiring managers, using LinkedIn, CRM, and ATS tools to drive qualified opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in Business Development, Sales, Recruiting, Staffing Sales, or Account Management.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable with outbound prospecting and cold calling.
• Experience using LinkedIn, CRM systems, or ATS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities through cold calling, email campaigns, LinkedIn outreach, and networking.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective clients.
• Schedule discovery meetings with decision-makers.
• Research target accounts and identify hiring needs.
• Maintain prospect activity within CRM and ATS systems.
• Follow up consistently with prospects.
• Attend local networking events and industry conferences when appropriate.
• Collaborate with leadership on account strategies.
• Meet monthly activity and pipeline goals.

Skills

Outbound prospecting

Communication

Relationship-building

Self-motivation

Organization

Tools

CRM systems

ATS platforms

LinkedIn

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Job description

Location: Naperville, IL (Hybrid)

Schedule: In-office 3 days per week during first 90 days, then eligible for remote work based on performance.

Company: Recruit22

About Recruit22

Recruit22 is a minority-owned recruiting and staffing firm specializing in technology, healthcare IT, executive search, and staff augmentation. We help healthcare organizations and technology-driven companies hire top talent faster through contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire solutions.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated Business Development Representative (BDR) with at least 1 year of sales, staffing, recruiting, or business development experience to help expand our client base.

This role is focused on generating new business opportunities by prospecting healthcare organizations, technology companies, and decision-makers including CIOs, CTOs, HR leaders, and hiring managers.

The ideal candidate is comfortable making outbound calls, sending personalized emails, networking, and scheduling meetings for Recruit22 leadership.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities through cold calling, email campaigns, LinkedIn outreach, and networking.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective clients.
• Schedule discovery meetings with decision-makers.
• Research target accounts and identify hiring needs.
• Maintain prospect activity within CRM and ATS systems.
• Follow up consistently with prospects.
• Attend local networking events and industry conferences when appropriate.
• Collaborate with Recruit22 leadership on account strategies.
• Meet monthly activity and pipeline goals.

Qualifications

Required

• 1+ year of experience in:
• Business Development
• Sales
• Recruiting
• Staffing Sales
• Account Management
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable with outbound prospecting and cold calling.
• Experience using LinkedIn, CRM systems, or ATS platforms.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills.

Preferred

• Experience selling staffing, recruiting, IT services, or healthcare-related solutions.
• Knowledge of healthcare IT or technology hiring trends.
• Experience with LinkedIn Sales Navigator, JobDiva, or similar platforms.

Compensation

Base Salary

$40,000 - $60,000 annually

Commission

• New client acquisition
• Meetings generated
• Revenue generated from customer accounts

On-Target Earnings (OTE)

$70,000 - $110,000+ annually

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment
• Career growth opportunities
• Flexible PTO
• Professional development opportunities
• Performance-based bonuses
• Opportunity to work directly with company leadership

Success Metrics (First 90 Days)

• 50+ outbound activities per day
• 10-15 qualified meetings per month
• 5+ new client opportunities added to pipeline monthly
• Consistent CRM documentation
• Strong understanding of Recruit22's healthcare and technology staffing solutions

Job Title Alternatives

• Business Development Representative (BDR)
• Sales Development Representative (SDR)
• Staffing Business Development Representative
• Client Acquisition Specialist
• Business Development Executive