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Business Development Manager

a position within our company
Mishawaka, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 2/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/26/2026

Are you a dynamic and ambitious individual with a passion for business development in staffing? Peoplelink Group is on the lookout for a results-driven Business Development Manager to lead our expansion efforts in the light industrial market. 

 

Compensation: $60k-$75k commission

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM, Office with 60-70% field time

 

How You’ll Do It:

You’ll meet other business leaders through social networking, cold calls, and leads to create opportunities for Peoplelink to impact the world of staffing by effectively aligning talent and matching customer needs. You will collaborate as a team member with both direct and indirect reporting in a matrix organization by developing strategies, executing sales goals, and creating strong relationships with the service and delivery team.

  • Define branch sales objectives and create a plan with the Area Manager and/or VP
  • Determine and map activities on target accounts
  • Set strategies for business growth in sales, gross margin, and profitability
  • Expand client base by performing cold calls in person/over the phone
  • Completion of win-win selling and aligning to the organizations sales methodology
  • Develop and provide solution-based options to clients by following the Counselor Sales Process (CSP)
  • Effective use of PPP and Discovery Agreements in the sales process
  • Coordinate and conduct presentation/sales activity by advocating solutions that address customer’s desired state
  • Negotiate pricing while maintaining a minimum Gross Profit expectation
  • All other duties as assigned

 

What You’ll Bring:

This is an experienced hire role, and you’ll need to bring verifiable Staffing sales experience. Here’s what else we’re looking for:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
  • Strong affinity for business development, including service and marketing calls
  • A desire to increase business opportunities in your market by being actively involved in the community
  • Troubleshooting abilities to resolve problems or complaints of clients
  • Must have reliable transportation, valid Driver’s License and ability to use personal vehicle daily to successfully perform job duties
  • The ability to understand and apply basic business acumen and financial concepts
  • Strong attention to detail and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously

 

Interview Process:

During our interview process, you'll be asked to complete an E3 assessment. The E3 Assessment helps us evaluate your potential fit for the role and our company culture as part of a broader hiring process that includes your resume, experience, interviews, and references. It’s one of several tools we use to make informed decisions, not the sole basis for selection.

 

The Benefits:

We take care of our team and provide great benefits:

  • Responsible Time Off (Unlimited PTO program)
  • Competitive Health Benefits
  • Career Journey planning and employee recognition
  • Culture is important to us and there are numerous options to get involved and collaborate, including giving back to our local communities, staying fit, joining our cultural networks, and having fun and celebrating together!

 

The Company: Peoplelink has been a cutting-edge leader in the staffing industry, placing more than 14,000 employees on job assignments each and every day. Your contributions, both big and small will be valued, recognized, and rewarded at every step along our exciting journey. Our team is passionate about growth, innovation, and collaboration. We are constantly striving to improve and better ourselves so that we can better support our customers.

 

Physical RequirementsTo successfully perform the duties of this job, the staff associate is required to have the ability and skills sufficient to drive a motor vehicle 60-75% of the time, to visit other office locations, prospects or new clients. In addition, the staff associate must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and manipulate light to medium weights of 10 - 50 pounds. Requires good hand/eye coordination, arm/hand/ finger dexterity including the ability grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate office equipment and read and write the application information. The staff associate is frequently required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Peoplelink Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

 

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