Business Development Representative
planet groupEvanston (IL)
Business Development Representative
Posted 8 days ago
planet groupEvanston (IL)
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SENIORITY
Junior
About the role
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVEWelcome 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. We're focused on creating a great place for recent and upcoming graduates to thrive. We offer an accelerated training program to build both leadership and technical skills. Our program will rapidly prepare you for a Business Development Manager career path within staffing. In addition to this, we offer mentor support and opportunities for you to build your professional network. Also, you will join a group of people and a fun, energetic place to work. We're looking for candidates driven by a sense of \"team success” and self-motivation, and performing in a fast-growing, competitive, and service-oriented culture. This opportunity will offer a competitive base pay, training incentives, and the opportunity to learn from the best. You will start the first few weeks with a training program to learn the basics of staffing and recruiting. You will be responsible for building and growing relationships with key decision-makers throughout all levels of the client's business, identifying opportunities, and working closely with your recruiting team to ensure qualified candidates are presented to your clients.
Primary responsibilities:
- Sell The Planet Group as a staffing business partner to prospective client companies, using a consultative approach, through multiple resources – including prospecting/cold-calling, presentations/meetings, referrals, social media, etc.· Complete all aspects of the business development cycle including, but not limited to presenting qualified candidates to clients, managing the hiring process, contract negotiations, conversion rates, and bill rates, relationship development, etc· Develop comprehensive account strategies to generate revenue and attain quota from new business development and existing clients· Uncover immediate needs in target markets through leads and follow-ups, executing internal and external initiatives to drive profitable growth· Provide detailed requirements/information from the client to your recruiting team· Work with other Planet Group sales teams to upsell all Planet Group Staffing and Consulting services· Work independently and exercise independent judgment in the determination of engaging, developing, and maintaining suitable clients· Identify and attend key conferences and trade shows to increase company visibility and business opportunities
Experience and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree· Open to Sales, Business Development, Account Management, or Recruiting experience· Strong desire to work in a sales environment· Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, competitive environment· Ability to persevere and be resilient in face of set-backs and challenging sales goals· Excellent listening and communication skills· Professional oral and written communication skills You're in Good Company: The Planet Group has been named a Fastest-Growing US Staffing Firm and one of the Largest US Staffing Firms. All of our staffing companies won a “Best of Staffing” award from Clearly Rated, and our CEO was named to SIA’s 2021 North American Staffing 100 list.
Compensation & Benefits:
Flexible PTO- Medical/Dental/Vision-401k- Life Insurance- Long & Short-Term Disability- Supplemental Benefits-Base Salary 55,000-60,000SUCCESS STARTS WITH THE RIGHT TEAMThe Planet Group is one of the largest staffing companies in the U.S. with growing operations across Europe, India, and LATAM. If you're searching for a company that is committed to your long-term growth and success, a team of like-minded driven people who can help you develop as a professional, and a place where you'll be rewarded for your efforts, you've come to the right place! We're an organization of over-achievers and innovators who are driven to help businesses — and each other — thrive.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
Join a company that puts diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at the forefront. The Planet Group celebrates our differences and fosters an environment where each person can bring their authentic self to work. Employees are encouraged to unleash their innovative, collaborative, and entrepreneurial spirits.
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