Part-Time Network & Business Development Pro

Express Employment International (US); Tinley Park (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Express Employment International (US) in Tinley Park, IL is seeking a Part-Time Business Development / Networking Specialist to generate new business opportunities through networking and relationship-building. The role acts as a brand ambassador, identifying potential clients and creating opportunities for the sales team.

You will attend events, qualify prospects, schedule meetings, and maintain relationships with clients and referral partners, while supporting marketing and market intelligence

Qualifications

• Previous experience in business development, sales, customer service, staffing, marketing, or networking preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Comfortable initiating conversations and developing professional relationships.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Reliable transportation for attending local networking events and client visits.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with local businesses, chambers of commerce, industry associations, and community organizations.
• Attend networking events, trade shows, business expos, and community functions to promote company services.
• Identify and qualify prospective clients through research, networking, referrals, and cold outreach.
• Schedule appointments and introductory meetings for the sales team with prospective clients.
• Maintain regular contact with existing clients and referral partners to strengthen relationships and identify additional business opportunities.
• Represent the company professionally at community and business events.
• Track networking activities, leads, and business opportunities in the company CRM or database.
• Collaborate with recruiting and operations teams to understand client needs and market trends.
• Assist with marketing initiatives, social media engagement, and community outreach efforts.
• Provide market intelligence regarding competitor activity, industry trends, and local business developments.
• Make cold calls to potential clients to introduce our services and sell maintenance agreements.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Customer service

Networking

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM systems

Job description

Express Employment International (US) in Tinley Park, IL is seeking a Part-Time Business Development / Networking Specialist to generate new business opportunities through networking and relationship-building. The role acts as a brand ambassador, identifying potential clients and creating opportunities for the sales team.

You will attend events, qualify prospects, schedule meetings, and maintain relationships with clients and referral partners, while supporting marketing and market intelligence