Business Development Director, Commercial Staffing

Business Development Director, Commercial Staffing

Rockford, IL area (travel between branch markets; hybrid field/office role)

2–3 Years Staffing Industry Experience Required

• Develop and execute sales strategies aligned with branch and area objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients across manufacturing, logistics, distribution, and clerical sectors.
• Prospect through social networking, cold calls, and community outreach.
• Partner with recruiting and operations teams to ensure client satisfaction and delivery success.
• Identify market opportunities, manage pricing negotiations, and close new accounts.
• Represent the company professionally at community and business events.
• Spend 60–70% of your time in the field meeting clients and prospects.

• 2–3 years of verifiable staffing industry sales experience (commercial or light industrial).
• Strong self-management and ability to work independently in a large, rural territory.
• Proven ability to generate new business and manage long sales cycles.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Resilient, competitive, and goal‑oriented mindset.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license required.

• Compensation: $70K–$90K base + commission (total comp up to $120K).
• Benefits:
  Competitive health insurance, Responsible Time Off (Unlimited PTO), 401(k), recognition programs.
• Culture:
  Supportive, community‑focused, and team‑oriented environment with growth opportunities.
• Tools:
  Bullhorn ATS, Catalyst CRM, Linked In Sales Navigator, and Zoom Info.
• Career Growth:
  Opportunity to lead territory expansion and partner closely with seasoned leadership and branch managers.

Job Number 7652