What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Business Development Executive - Engineering Staffing position at Commonwealth Science and Technology?
Commonwealth Science & Technology, Inc., founded in 2004, is a Boston area recruiting firm specializing in Science, Engineering, and IT disciplines. We support direct hire and contract workforce needs. We are currently seeking a high energy, outgoing individual to join our growing team as Senior Business Development Manager. This role will focus on developing new business specifically in Engineering, and DOD industries.
Requirements:
- 3-5 years of direct experience in Business Development agency staffing, specifically within Engineering disciplines.
- Experience working with medical device, mechanical, semiconductor, manufacturing engineering, power, data centers, light industrial, DOD, etc. areas are highly preferred.
- Proven track record of client development, business growth, and profitability.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
- Highly confident, outgoing, and proactive personality.
- Strong sense of urgency and a disciplined work ethic.
- Demonstrated commitment to a long-term career in the staffing industry.
- Results-driven professional with a history of high performance and achievement.
Responsibilities:
- Proven ability to drive business development through cold calling, email outreach, social selling, lead generation, networking, and relationship-building activities.
- Skilled at identifying, developing, and converting new client opportunities while maintaining a strong pipeline of prospective business.
- Comfortable leveraging multiple channels (phone, email, LinkedIn, industry events, referrals, and networking groups) to generate leads and expand market presence.
- Demonstrates a "Jack of All Trades" mindset, with the flexibility to balance sales, account management, client service, and recruiting responsibilities on a small team.
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to pivot quickly, manage competing priorities, and adapt to changing business demands.
- Self-motivated, resourceful, and results-oriented, with a strong sense of urgency and accountability.
Benefits:
- Remote flexibility, autonomy / independence
- Ethical and entrepreneurial atmosphere
- Creativity and independence is encouraged
- Work with the latest recruiting tools and technology
- Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission