Field-Driven Biz Dev Manager — Staffing Growth (Chicagoland)

Peoplelink Group; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Health benefits

Career development

Community involvement

Job summary

Peoplelink Group in the Chicagoland market is seeking a results-driven Business Development Manager to lead expansion efforts. You will meet business leaders, develop opportunities, and align talent with customer needs to grow staffing impact.

You will work in a matrix organization, execute sales goals, and build strong relationships with service and delivery teams, with 60‑70% field time and a Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years staffing sales experience or equivalent business experience.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong affinity for business development, including service and marketing calls.
• Desire to increase business opportunities in your market by community involvement.
• Troubleshooting abilities to resolve client problems or complaints.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license for daily travel.
• Ability to understand basic business acumen and financial concepts.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Meet business leaders through networking, cold calls, and leads to create opportunities for staffing impact.
• Collaborate in a matrix organization to develop strategies, execute sales goals, and build relationships with service and delivery teams.
• Define branch sales objectives and create a plan with the Area Manager/VP.
• Map activities on target accounts.
• Set strategies for growth in sales, gross margin, and profitability.
• Expand client base through in-person and phone cold calls.
• Sell using the Counseling Sales Process (CSP) and align to the organization's sales methodology.
• Coordinate presentations and sales activities addressing customer needs.
• Negotiate pricing while maintaining gross profit.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Business development

Networking

Sales discipline

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Peoplelink Group in the Chicagoland market is seeking a results-driven Business Development Manager to lead expansion efforts. You will meet business leaders, develop opportunities, and align talent with customer needs to grow staffing impact.

You will work in a matrix organization, execute sales goals, and build strong relationships with service and delivery teams, with 60‑70% field time and a Monday–Friday schedule.