Business Development Specialist

C2 Graphics Productivity Solutions; Milwaukee (WI); Remote; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading talent placement firm is seeking a Business Development Specialist to drive growth for their creative and tech brands. The ideal candidate thrives on building relationships, generating leads, and closing deals. This remote position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including health insurance and a 401(k). If you're passionate about connecting people with opportunities and have a strong sales background, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid holidays & PTO

Laptop

Phone stipend

Qualifications

• 3+ years of B2B sales experience, preferably in staffing or tech.
• Proven track record of lead generation and closing deals.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and close new business from marketing and tech teams.
• Handle inbound leads and kick off onboarding.

Skills

Communication

Lead Generation

Sales

Networking

CRM Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Google Suite

Apollo.io

TrackerRMS

Zoho

Job description

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Co-Owner & Prez at C2. CEO & Co-founder at Talimer - connecting people to their career aspirations since 2000

Are you the kind of person who hears “no” and thinks, we’ll see about that? Do you thrive on the chase, live for that glorious “yes,” and secretly love a well-organized CRM dashboard? You might be exactly who we’re looking for.

C2 (creative, marketing and advertising industry talent placement firm, 21 years strong) and Talimer (a tech + marketing freelance marketplace turning 5 this year) are sister companies with one mission: connecting smart people with great work. We serve ad agencies, marketing firms, startups, global brands, and in-house teams who need top-tier talent, coast-to-coast. Think creative directors, devs, copywriters, UX folks, strategists, and all the magical humans that bring brands to life.

We’re on the hunt for a scrappy, relationship-driven, metrics-loving Business Development Specialist (BDS) to help us grow both brands. If you love meaningful connections, smart conversations, driving conversions, and the thrill of a closed deal, we want to talk to you.

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Full-time, direct hire

Location: 100% remote

Compensation: $50–$55K base + uncapped commission (commensurate with experience)

Benefits: Health, dental & vision insurance, 401(k) with match, paid holidays & PTO, laptop, phone stipend, and a team that genuinely likes each other

Who You Are

• A Hunter. You find and pursue leads like a bloodhound with a LinkedIn account. You chase, follow up, and follow through with alacrity.
• A Connector. Your charm is disarming, and your follow-up game is strong. People just like you—and more importantly, they trust you.
• A Closer. You ask smart questions, uncover needs, and deliver tailored solutions that seal the deal.
• Process-Driven. You love a good sales workflow, know how to manage your pipeline, and thrive in a metric-friendly environment.
• Tech-Savvy. You know your way around CRMs, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Google Suite, and whatever new app helps you do it better.
• Industry-Aware. You speak fluent marketing, creative, and tech—or you’re ready to learn fast and fake it ‘til you make it.

What You’ll Do

• Prospect & Close. Use cold outreach, warm intros, and genuine charm to bring in new business from marketing, tech, and creative teams.
• Research & Convert. Qualify leads and move them through the funnel like a boss.
• Network. Join events, meetups, coffee chats, and Slack communities (yes, even the awkward ones).
• Lead Intake. Handle inbound leads like gold—because they are. Kick off onboarding in tandem with our recruiting and client service teams.

10% Client Relationship & Account Growth

• Expand & Retain. Keep your clients close and their hiring managers closer. Spot new opportunities before they even realize they need help.
• Collaborate. Partner with recruiting, marketing, and leadership to deliver smart, strategic staffing solutions.

10% Sales Process & Admin

• Plan the Work. Build and execute weekly sales strategies using tools like Apollo.io, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and industry job boards.
• Track the Work. Log it all in TrackerRMS and/or Zoho. Update pipelines, report on metrics, rinse and repeat.
• Close the Work. Help prep estimates, proposals, and contracts in partnership with our Client & Account Manager.

What You Bring

• * 3+ years of B2B sales experience (bonus points for staffing, tech, marketing, or creative industry connections)
• Proven track record of lead generation, consultative selling, and closing deals
• A confident, proactive communication style with consistently strong follow-up
• Comfort with structured sales processes, tools, and performance tracking
• Bachelor’s degree preferred—but equivalent experience or a killer sales track record will do just fine

* Not a perfect match? Some of our best BDSs have come from primary ed, project management, account service, and admin roles. If you’ve got people skills, a strong work ethic, and a drive to learn and grow, we’re all ears.

Ready to run your pipeline like a pro and join a team that moves fast, collaborates hard, and genuinely supports each other? Apply now!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development, Administrative, and Sales

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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Vision insurance

401(k)

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