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Business Development Specialist

Torentify
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/5/2026

About the Company


Berkshire Search Partners is a specialized staffing and recruiting firm focused on connecting skilled professionals with leading organizations across the utilities, telecommunications, engineering, and technical sectors.

The company partners with businesses to identify, attract, and place top talent while providing customized workforce solutions that support long-term organizational growth. With a relationship-driven approach and industry expertise, Berkshire Search Partners helps clients build high-performing teams and achieve their hiring goals.

Berkshire Search Partners offers experienced recruiting professionals the opportunity to operate with autonomy while leveraging established infrastructure, recruiting tools, client contracts, and operational support. The organization values entrepreneurship, accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.


About the Role


Berkshire Search Partners is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive client acquisition, talent placement, and business growth within the staffing and recruiting industry.

This role is ideal for a motivated recruiting professional who enjoys building client relationships, generating new business opportunities, and managing the full recruitment lifecycle from initial client engagement through successful candidate placement.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop and manage their own portfolio of clients while working independently in a flexible, remote environment. This position offers significant earning potential through a transparent, performance-based commission structure.


Key Responsibilities


Business Development & Client Management

  • Develop new client relationships and expand existing accounts.
  • Identify and pursue business development opportunities within target industries.
  • Build long-term partnerships with hiring managers and decision-makers.
  • Manage client expectations and deliver high-quality recruiting solutions.
  • Conduct market research and maintain awareness of industry hiring trends.

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

  • Source, screen, interview, and evaluate qualified candidates.
  • Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from intake to placement.
  • Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines.
  • Match qualified professionals with client requirements.
  • Coordinate interviews, offer negotiations, and placement activities.

Account Growth & Relationship Building

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients.
  • Maintain strong relationships with both clients and candidates.
  • Identify opportunities for repeat business and account expansion.
  • Ensure a positive experience throughout the hiring process.

Operational Excellence

  • Maintain accurate recruiting and client records.
  • Track recruiting metrics and placement activities.
  • Collaborate with internal team members when required.
  • Utilize company resources, systems, and recruiting infrastructure effectively.


Qualifications


  • Minimum 3 years of staffing agency recruiting experience.
  • Proven success in business development and client acquisition.
  • Experience managing a full recruiting desk.
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
  • Excellent relationship-building and networking abilities.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.


Preferred Qualifications


  • Experience recruiting within utilities, telecommunications, engineering, industrial, or technical sectors.
  • Existing client relationships or book of business.
  • Experience with technical and professional staffing.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong drive for success.


Key Skills


  • Business Development
  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Full Desk Recruiting
  • Account Management
  • Lead Generation
  • Candidate Sourcing
  • Interviewing
  • Negotiation
  • Talent Pipeline Development
  • Sales
  • Networking
  • Relationship Building

Compensation

  • High Commission Structure
  • Uncapped Earning Potential
  • Performance-Based Compensation
  • Transparent Commission Model

Benefits

  • Fully Remote Work Environment
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Professional Growth Opportunities
  • Established Recruiting Infrastructure
  • Operational and Administrative Support
  • Opportunity for Partner-Level Advancement
  • Autonomy and Ownership of Client Relationships

Work Arrangement

  • Remote Position
  • Flexible Work Schedule
  • Full-Time Opportunity


Equal Opportunity


Berkshire Search Partners is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and fostering an inclusive workplace environment. Employment decisions are based on

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