What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Manager position at Spherion Staffing South Central WI & Northern IL?
Spherion Staffing & Recruiting South Central WI & Northern IL is hiring a Business Development Manager to join our growing Madison, WI team. In this role, youll lead client acquisition efforts, build long-term relationships with decision-makers, and develop tailored solutions to grow our presence in the greater Madison market.
We are looking for someone who thrives in a relationship-driven sales environment, enjoys being out in the community, and is motivated by the challenge of growing something meaningful. Youll have the support of an experienced recruiting team and the flexibility to make this role your own.
Responsibilities
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Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
We are looking for someone who thrives in a relationship-driven sales environment, enjoys being out in the community, and is motivated by the challenge of growing something meaningful. Youll have the support of an experienced recruiting team and the flexibility to make this role your own.
Responsibilities
- Execute a strategic business development plan to grow our presence in the greater Madison area
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities through outbound outreach, networking, and referral networks
- Manage a pipeline of prospective clients, maintaining a focused outreach plan to meet and exceed goals
- Promote Spherions full range of staffing services across target industries such as life sciences, industrial, insurance & financial services, and IT
- Build strong relationships with business owners, executives, HR leaders, and hiring managers to understand their workforce challenges and offer consultative solutions
- Stay plugged into local labor market trends and business news
- Collaborate with our recruiting team to ensure strong communication and exceptional service delivery
- Maintain accurate sales records and pipeline activity in our CRM
- Uphold organizational values in all communication and interactions
- At least 3-5 years of business development experience with a track record of success in relationship-based B2B sales, preferably in staffing & recruiting, HR solutions, or outsourced services
- Motivated self-starter with a competitive and enthusiastic attitude
- Comfortable selling to a variety of stakeholders, including executives, HR leaders, and operations managers across diverse industries
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills
- Competitive base salary commission structure
- Full benefits package including health, vision, dental, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, FSA options, and 401(k) with company contribution
- Supportive team culture that values fun, recognition, and personal growth
- Ongoing training and development, with access to national tools and resources through our franchise network
#SPH1001
Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).