Business Development Manager – Staffing, Executive Search & RPO

Delectus is a leader in Executive Search, Staffing, and HR Consulting Solutions, seeking a highly motivated Business Development Manager with a recruiting or staffing background to drive growth across their services. The role focuses on generating new business opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, and expanding Delectus' client portfolio nationwide.

Responsibilities:

• Generate new business opportunities for Staffing, Executive Search, and RPO services
• Build and maintain relationships with hiring managers, HR leaders, operations leadership, and executives
• Conduct outbound business development through LinkedIn, networking, referrals, email outreach, and cold calling
• Identify workforce challenges and position Delectus solutions strategically
• Schedule and lead discovery meetings with prospective clients
• Develop proposals, pricing discussions, and service agreements
• Collaborate with recruiting teams to ensure successful delivery and client satisfaction
• Maintain and manage a pipeline of active opportunities
• Track activity, opportunities, and sales progress within CRM/ATS systems
• Represent Delectus professionally within target industries and networking environments

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in recruiting, staffing, executive search, or workforce solutions
• Strong understanding of recruiting operations and hiring processes
• Proven ability to build relationships and generate business opportunities
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and follow-up skills
• Comfortable with outbound outreach and developing business from scratch
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills and sense of urgency
• Prior business development or account management experience
• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, engineering, construction, environmental, or related industries