Business Development Manager

Welcome to The Planet Group! We're a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing. Named one of the fastest-growing private companies in the US, The Planet Group operates with a global reach and a performance-first mindset.

We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – connecting the right talent with the right opportunity to fuel transformation and growth.

Our specialized sales and recruitment teams are deeply experienced in Accounting, Finance, and Human Resources
, matching skilled professionals with roles that drive business impact. Whether you're building a team or advancing your career, we bring speed, strategy, and a people-first approach to every partnership.

We are seeking a Business Development Manager to grow our Accounting, Finance, and Human Resources practice nationally. You will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing long-term client relationships, and working closely with our delivery team to ensure high-quality candidates are matched with client needs. You will represent The Planet Group as a trusted partner, helping organizations solve short-term challenges and meet long-term strategic goals through top-tier talent.

• Drive net-new business development efforts by identifying, targeting, and securing new client partnerships within the Accounting, Finance, and HR/Admin sectors
• Develop and execute a territory growth strategy focused on generating new logo acquisition, market penetration, and revenue generation
• Build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers and decision-makers at all levels
• Own the full consultative sales process including prospecting, networking, client meetings, presentations, contract negotiations, and account growth
• Partner closely with the delivery team to align talent solutions with client hiring needs and ensure seamless execution
• Leverage existing relationships while continuously developing new opportunities through cold calling, referrals, networking, social selling, and market research
• Stay informed of industry trends, workforce challenges, labor market conditions, and competitor activity to provide strategic guidance to clients
• Collaborate with other Planet Group sales teams to identify cross-selling opportunities and expand client partnerships
• Maintain disciplined pipeline management and consistently meet or exceed new business and revenue targets
• Operate with a high degree of autonomy, accountability, and entrepreneurial ownership

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1-2+ years of business development staffing experience
• Experience selling Accounting & Finance, HR/Admin staffing solutions strongly preferred
• Proven success in generating net-new business and building client relationships from prospecting through close
• Demonstrated track record of quota attainment and consistent revenue production in a hunter-oriented role
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills with the confidence to engage senior-level stakeholders
• Strong business acumen and problem-solving ability
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment

• Unlimited PTO
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance, short-term & long-term disability, and other supplemental benefits
• A…