Remote Business Development Executive – Staffing Growth

40HRS New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

40HRS Staffing is seeking a motivated and results-driven Business Development Executive to join our growing team. This full-time role offers remote flexibility and is based in the New York City Metropolitan Area.

You will own the full sales cycle—from prospecting to client acquisition and long-term relationship development. The ideal candidate will leverage established relationships with former clients and hiring managers to drive new revenue, expand existing accounts, and deliver tailored

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development, sales, account management, or staffing sales—preferably within professional, healthcare, technical, or corporate staffing.
• Strong lead generation, prospecting, cold calling, and pipeline management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust, establish client relationships, and develop long-term business partnerships.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer service mindset with a consultative sales approach.
• Ability to manage multiple client accounts while effectively prioritizing competing responsibilities.
• Experience using CRM platforms and Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with sales reporting and pipeline analytics preferred.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently in a hybrid or remote environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify, prospect, and qualify new business opportunities through cold calling, email campaigns, networking, referrals, and other business development activities.
• Develop and maintain a healthy sales pipeline using CRM tools and consistent follow-up strategies.
• Conduct client meetings, presentations, and discovery calls to understand hiring objectives, workforce challenges, and organizational culture.
• Recommend customized staffing and recruiting solutions that align with client business goals.
• Negotiate service agreements and successfully close new business opportunities.
• Build, manage, and grow long-term client relationships by providing exceptional customer service and ongoing account support.
• Partner closely with recruiting teams to ensure successful candidate delivery and client satisfaction.
• Monitor account performance, identify opportunities for expansion, and proactively resolve client concerns.
• Maintain accurate sales activities, forecasts, and pipeline reports within the CRM system.
• Meet or exceed individual sales goals, revenue targets, and key performance metrics.
• Stay informed on market trends, industry developments, and competitive staffing solutions to support business growth.

Skills

Lead generation

Prospecting

Cold calling

Pipeline management

CRM platforms

Relationship building

Negotiation

Account management

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Communications or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM platforms

Job description

40HRS Staffing is seeking a motivated and results-driven Business Development Executive to join our growing team. This full-time role offers remote flexibility and is based in the New York City Metropolitan Area.

You will own the full sales cycle—from prospecting to client acquisition and long-term relationship development. The ideal candidate will leverage established relationships with former clients and hiring managers to drive new revenue, expand existing accounts, and deliver tailored