Business Development Specialist

Overview

Talent Partner/ Direct Sourcing / Negotiation / Relationship Builder role for an award-winning organization. Forbes named LHH as one of America\'s Best Professional Recruiting Firms & Best Temporary Staffing Firms for 2025.

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Business Development Specialist to generate new business opportunities, build strong client relationships, visit clients in person, and promote our staffing and recruitment services to organizations across various industries.

Responsibilities

• Be a Trusted Talent Strategist
• Partner with C-level clients to uncover the leadership DNA they need to evolve. Advise on hiring strategies that fuel transformation, not just transactions.
• Making Connections & Sparking Interest : Connect with potential clients through outreach, research, and industry events to understand needs and share solutions that help their business grow and succeed.
• Identify and engage high-impact executives who redefine roles. Align top-tier talent with future-forward organizations ready to lead with purpose.
• Lead with Empathy, Connect with Purpose
• Use emotional intelligence to build authentic relationships, listen deeply, engage meaningfully, and match leaders with roles where they can thrive and drive change.
• Be a Brand Ambassador for LHH
• Represent our values of integrity, compassion, and transformation in all touchpoints with clients, candidates, and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Degree or 2+ years\' experience in the staffing industry
• 3 years of B2B sales experience, preferably in staffing, recruitment, or HR services
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
• Strong understanding of staffing services and workforce solutions
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with CRM tools and Microsoft Office Suite

What We Offer

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $50K-70K . Compensation varies based on experience, education, key skills, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the position is eligible for incentive compensation based on the compensation plan.

As one of the world’s largest employers, we focus on talent, not labels, and aim to foster a culture of belonging and purpose where diversity is respected and valued. Our commitment to equity, equal opportunity, inclusion, and diversity is part of our broader commitment to human rights. The Adecco Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Benefits & Details

Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D insurance, disability coverage, voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k or non-qualified deferred compensation plan. Paid leave includes PTO up to 152 hours/year, 10 paid holidays, 1 Community Service Day, and up to 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave. PTO and holiday hours are prorated based on hire date.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• Human Resources Services and Staffing and Recruiting

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