Business Development Manager, Core Technology, Chicago

Business Development Manager

Planet Technology is looking for a motivated Business Development Manager to join their Core Technology staffing practice. The Business Development Manager's role is a sales position that requires the strong ability for identifying, building, and maintaining client relationships.

In this role, you will establish a staffing partnership with client companies and partner with our recruiting team to ensure top-tier candidates are presented to help clients solve their short and long-term business objectives.

The ideal candidate will be an accomplished sales leader with a proven record of consistent achievement and account retention within the staffing industry.

Responsibilities :

• Sell Planet Technology as a technology staffing business partner within our core technology division to prospective client companies through multiple resources - including cold calling, virtual or in-person client meeting, referrals, social media, etc.
• Build trusted relationships with client companies, manage fee negotiations, conversion rates and bill rates.
• Develops comprehensive account strategies to win new business from new and existing accounts.
• Communicate new job openings, closings and feedback from the client to ensure strong candidate matches and line up interviews in a timely manner.
• Work with other Planet Group sales teams to upsell all Planet Group Staffing services
• Work independently and exercise independent judgment in the determination of engaging, developing and maintaining suitable clients.

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