Business Development Manager

About Our Client

Michael Page Chicago is the #1 Direct Hire Recruitment Firm across North America. In Chicago, our recruiters are industry specialized within one of the following - Construction, Accounting & Finance, Engineering, and Manufacturing. As an organization, our bread and butter is working with mid-senior level candidates for full time opportunities.Here at MP, we are not just recruiters; we are consultants to our clients and candidates looking to create the best relationship in order to achieve results.

We are a metrics driven environment with transparent goals, so every placement you make will get you further along in your career. With our world class training and development we get our people up and running in no time! Apply today to be considered in 24 hours.

Job Description

Working as a Business Development Manager at Michael Page, you will own a role which is varied, stimulating and challenging on a daily basis. This career will further develop your interpersonal and commercial skills, giving you real opportunity for personal and professional growth. You will:

• Be responsible for "hunting" new business opportunities and lead generation within your target market and territory
• Manage the process from interview through offer stage and close of sale
• Manage your own portfolio of candidates and clients, both existing and new
• Search, source, and screen potential candidates, utilizing multiple online resources
• Build close partnerships with clients and help their business grow by developing and delivering the best solutions for attracting candidates
• Conduct in-person interviews to thoroughly evaluate candidates
• Mentor and develop entry level sales consultants across the office
• Have an involvement in proposal process by developing and pitching proposals
• Negotiate Commercial Terms of business and rates

Page Group USA is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

The Successful Applicant

Being an industry leader is not easily achieved, so we need the best and brightest sales and recruitment professionals who are ready to bring the energy, passion and determination it will take to maintain this reputation.

Our ideal candidate will be:

• 3 years minimum in staffing working on the client or candidate side
• Prospecting experience is required
• Closing business is required
• Familiarity with Salesforce and sales tools (Zoominfo, LinkedIn recruiter, job boards etc.)
• A positive attitude and desire to win. You thrive on challenges and have a proven history of consistently achieving quotas or objectives.
• Driven by a desire to achieve meaningful and measurable results, develop as a sales professional
• BA/BS degree or equivalent
• Adaptable - You are adaptable and thrive in new situations where you can think on your feet.
• Coachable and Curious - You are coachable, able to implement feedback, and dedicated to continuous self-improvement.

What's on Offer

Since we hire the best, we offer the best. Compensation and benefits include:

• High Base Salary That Continuously Increases
• Uncapped Quarterly Commissions (NO DRAW!)
• Metrics driven promotion path
• World class recruitment and business development training
• Exposure to business development right away
• 20 Days Annual Vacation, 5 Sick Days and 11 Paid Holidays
• Access to our office gym (with all the works!)
• Locker in the office to keep your items safely kept!
• Partnership with Lyra to provide employees with mental health support (8 free therapy sessions a year!)
• Medical / Dental / Vision Coverage starting day one
• 401K Savings Plan with Company Match
• Hybrid opportunity after initial ramp up period
• Quarterly team events
• Holiday parties!
• Top performer incentives - eligible from day one in the business!