Strategic Growth Director — Engineering & Automation (Remote)

Mee Derby & Company; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Mee Derby & Company is seeking a Director of Business Development to drive new client acquisitions across engineering, automation, and related manufacturing sectors. This role emphasizes building a full sales cycle from prospecting to placement, managing client relationships, and representing the firm at industry events.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in staffing business development, a proven new logo track record, and a self-directed, commission-driven mindset with strong networking

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of staffing business development experience.
• Proven track record of true new logo acquisition.
• Experience in Staffing in Engineering, Robotix, Oil and Gas, Warehouse Automation or Skill Trades verticals.
• Strong hunter mentality with high activity levels.
• Existing relationships in manufacturing, automation, or engineering preferred.
• Self-directed and commission-driven earnings.

Responsibilities

• Identify, pursue, and close net-new client relationships.
• Build and manage a full-cycle sales pipeline from prospecting through first placement.
• Target clients in engineering, automation, and manufacturing sectors.
• Drive revenue through new logo acquisition.
• Partner with delivery teams during post-sale handoff.
• Represent the company at industry events and networking functions.
• Consistently meet and exceed gross margin targets.

Skills

New business development

Pipeline generation

Consultative sales

Client relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Mee Derby & Company is seeking a Director of Business Development to drive new client acquisitions across engineering, automation, and related manufacturing sectors. This role emphasizes building a full sales cycle from prospecting to placement, managing client relationships, and representing the firm at industry events.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in staffing business development, a proven new logo track record, and a self-directed, commission-driven mindset with strong networking