Talent & Business Development Associate

Contemporary Staffing Solutions; Moorestown Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Contemporary Staffing Solutions is seeking a motivated Talent & Business Development Associate to support our ProSearch division. You will partner with recruiting and sales leaders to build candidate pipelines, generate new business opportunities, and drive growth in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include sourcing candidates, conducting screens, performing market research, and coordinating outbound outreach across LinkedIn and job boards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Business, Marketing, Communications, Human Resources, or related field preferred.
• 1+ years of professional, internship, recruiting, sales, customer service, or business development experience preferred.
• Strong interest in recruiting, sales, business development, and relationship building.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable conducting outbound outreach and engaging with candidates and prospects.
• Ability to research industries, companies, and talent markets effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience with Bullhorn, Salesforce, LinkedIn Recruiter, or similar CRM/ATS systems is a plus.
• Self-motivated, curious, and eager to learn with a strong results-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Search Consultants to review job requirements and develop sourcing strategies.
• Identify, attract, and engage qualified candidates using LinkedIn, job boards, networking platforms, referrals, and other sourcing tools.
• Participate in candidate phone screens and qualification conversations.
• Learn and demonstrate proficiency in conducting candidate interviews and presenting opportunities.
• Assist with candidate reference checks and employment verification processes.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and activity within Bullhorn and other recruiting systems.
• Support candidate quality assurance and ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Research target markets, companies, industries, and decision-makers to identify new business opportunities.
• Conduct reverse searches and market mapping to support client acquisition efforts.
• Build and maintain prospect lists using CRM systems and research platforms.
• Execute outbound outreach campaigns through phone, email, and LinkedIn.
• Generate and qualify leads for the sales team and schedule meetings with prospective clients.
• Collaborate with sales leadership to understand ideal customer profiles, target markets, and messaging strategies.
• Track lead activity, outreach results, and meeting outcomes to ensure accurate reporting.
• Research companies and gather contact information to support Account Managers and business development initiatives.
• Upload and maintain candidate, prospect, and company information within Bullhorn and CRM platforms.
• Support candidate submissions and recruiting operations for client engagements.
• Assist with reporting, research projects, and pipeline management activities.
• Partner with recruiting and sales teams on initiatives that improve candidate satisfaction, lead generation, and overall business performance.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Research skills

Outbound outreach

Relationship building

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Communications/HR

Tools

Bullhorn

Salesforce

LinkedIn Recruiter

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Contemporary Staffing Solutions is seeking a motivated Talent & Business Development Associate to support our ProSearch division. You will partner with recruiting and sales leaders to build candidate pipelines, generate new business opportunities, and drive growth in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include sourcing candidates, conducting screens, performing market research, and coordinating outbound outreach across LinkedIn and job boards.