Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Location: South Portland, ME – Southern Maine & New Hampshire territory

Territory: ~50-mile radius from our South Portland Branch

Travel required: Frequent travel within the territory

Salary Range: $65,000–$75,000/year + Commission + Car Allowance

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Sales and Customer Service

Industry: Staffing and Recruiting

As a Business Development Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving revenue growth by forging strong relationships with potential clients, understanding their business needs, and offering solutions that align with our staffing services. This is a highly visible, client-facing role with autonomy, support, and the opportunity to make a real impact.

• Identify and engage new business opportunities using a consultative, solutions-based approach
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to meet revenue and performance goals
• Conduct in-depth market research to stay ahead of trends, customer needs, and competitor activities
• Build strong relationships with decision-makers to drive outside sales and client acquisition
• Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations tailored to client goals
• Negotiate and close deals — from pricing to contract terms — in line with company policies
• Collaborate with recruitment, operations, and finance teams to ensure exceptional client delivery
• Present candidate profiles to hiring managers and assist in the hiring process
• Proactively identify opportunities to upsell and cross-sell services
• Maintain accurate sales reports, forecasts, and pipeline updates for leadership
• Travel regularly within your assigned market to build and sustain client relationships

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of proven success in B2B sales, preferably in a consultative or professional services environment
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management, planning, and organizational skills
• Ability to interact confidently with stakeholders at all levels, including C-suite
• Self-motivated with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals
• Strong team collaboration and independent execution skills

• Degree in Business or related field
• Experience in the staffing industry
• Proficiency with Google Workspace
• Familiarity with ATS, CRM, and other HR technologies

• Flexible Paid Time Off – Refuel and Relaunch
• 401(k) with Employer Match

At Talent Launch, we are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. We believe that diversity fuels innovation and success. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply and bring their unique experiences to our growing team.

Bonney Staffing/ Talent Launch is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

If you're passionate about helping businesses grow and thrive—and you want to grow with a company that values your ambition and ideas—we want to hear from you.

Apply now with your resume and start your journey with Talent Launch.

Let’s unlock potential — together.