Full-Desk Talent Partner: Business Development Recruiter

PeopleLift; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleLift is seeking a Business Development Recruiter to own a full-desk seat, win new clients, and deliver placements end-to-end. You will manage a book of business from outreach to signed engagement and placement, driving revenue and client satisfaction across our markets.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in staffing, recruiting, or B2B sales with a proven ability to close deals, and strong consultative skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in staffing, recruiting, business development, or B2B sales.
• Demonstrated success winning new business, hitting sales or placement targets, or growing a book of business.
• Full-cycle recruiting experience, or a clear track record in a client-facing sales role paired with the ability to learn delivery quickly.
• Strong consultative communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-directed, organized, and comfortable owning outcomes without heavy day-to-day oversight.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, LinkedIn, and standard business tools.

Responsibilities

• Identify, target, and win new client accounts across core markets (PR, FL, GA, LATAM).
• Build and manage a healthy pipeline through outbound outreach, networking, referrals, and events.
• Lead consultative sales conversations to position staffing solutions.
• Negotiate fees, terms, and service agreements to move opportunities to engagement.
• Represent PeopleLift at conferences and events to generate leads.
• Own full recruiting cycle for accounts: intake, sourcing, screening, interviewing, presenting, closing.

Skills

New business development

Full-cycle recruiting

Client relationship management

Negotiation

LinkedIn/ATS proficiency

Tools

LinkedIn

ATS

CRM

Job description

PeopleLift is seeking a Business Development Recruiter to own a full-desk seat, win new clients, and deliver placements end-to-end. You will manage a book of business from outreach to signed engagement and placement, driving revenue and client satisfaction across our markets.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in staffing, recruiting, or B2B sales with a proven ability to close deals, and strong consultative skills.