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Branch Manager, Industrial Staffing, Bloomington, IL
5 years staffing industry experience preferred (or strong B2B sales into similar client base)
Are you a true hunter in the staffing industry who wants to build something — not just maintain it?
Our client is an established staffing firm with a strong presence in the industrial and distribution space. The Bloomington branch is stable, producing, and supported by two experienced recruiters — but what’s missing is a sales-driven leader to take it to the next level.
We’re hiring a Branch Manager to drive new business, expand market share, and lead from the front.
What You Will Do
5 years staffing industry experience preferred (or strong B2B sales into similar client base)
Are you a true hunter in the staffing industry who wants to build something — not just maintain it?
Our client is an established staffing firm with a strong presence in the industrial and distribution space. The Bloomington branch is stable, producing, and supported by two experienced recruiters — but what’s missing is a sales-driven leader to take it to the next level.
We’re hiring a Branch Manager to drive new business, expand market share, and lead from the front.
What You Will Do
- Drive net-new business development (60–70% of focus initially)
- Build and grow client relationships in the industrial / distribution space
- Lead and mentor a team of 2 recruiters
- Manage key accounts while expanding into new logos
- Execute full-cycle staffing strategy including client development and fill ratio improvement
- Partner with leadership to scale branch performance and revenue
- Maintain strong presence in the local market through meetings and networking
- Proven hunter mentality with a track record of new business development
- Background in staffing OR strong B2B sales into similar customer base (industrial, logistics, distribution)
- Ability to balance sales leadership (player/coach mindset)
- Comfortable in a role that is heavily sales-focused vs operational
- Strong relationship-building and client-facing skills
- Resilient, self-motivated, and driven by growth
- Business development / cold calling / client acquisition
- Account management and expansion
- Leadership and team development
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- 5 years in staffing or relevant B2B sales
- Experience selling into industrial, logistics, or distribution clients preferred
- Base salary up to ~$93K uncapped earning potential
- Established branch with existing revenue and team
- Autonomy to build and grow your own book of business
- Opportunity to make a visible impact and scale a market
- Clear path to build a team as revenue grows
Salary : $93,000