Director of Business Development, Professional Services and Automation
Listed on 2026-08-15
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Sales
Business Development, B2B Sales
Director of Business Development, Professional Services and Automation
Dallas/Fort Worth/Austin, TX or Houston(Remote) Preferred Experience With Engineering, Manufacturing, Automation Or Robotix Clients.
Are you a staffing hunter looking to build something from zero and be highly rewarded for it?
Strategic Sales Player/Coach role for the right candidate
Our client is a specialized staffing firm focused on engineering, controls/automation, and skilled technical talent. They are known for their deep technical expertise and ability to deliver niche talent in industries where generalist firms fall short.
We’re hiring for a Director of Business Development to drive net-new client acquisition and build a high-value book of business from the ground up.
What You Will Do- Identify, pursue, and close net-new client relationships
- Build and manage a full-cycle sales pipeline from prospecting through first placement
- Target clients in engineering, automation, and manufacturing sectors
- Drive revenue through new logo acquisition
- Partner with delivery teams during post-sale handoff
- Represent the company at industry events and networking functions
- Consistently meet and exceed gross margin targets
- What we’re looking for:
- 5–10 years of staffing business development experience
- Proven track record of true new logo acquisition
- Experience in Staffing in either Engineering, Robotix, Oil and Gas, Warehouse Automation or Skill Trades verticals
- Strong hunter mentality with high activity levels
- Existing relationships in manufacturing, automation, or engineering preferred
- Self-directed and motivated by commission-driven earnings
- New business development
- Pipeline generation and management
- Consultative sales within staffing
- Client relationship building
- Required education, training, experience:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred (not required)
- Minimum 5 years staffing industry experience required
- Competitive base salary + uncapped commission
- Strong earnings potential tied directly to performance
- Opportunity to build and own a book of business
- Work with a specialized, technically differentiated firm
- High-growth environment with strong market demand
- Base mid to high 6 figures with uncapped commission incentive
Job Number 8068
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