Business Development Leader | Recruiting & Staffing Cherry Bekaert - 3.3 Louisville, KY Job Details $90,000 - $262,000 a year 20 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Business development management Networking event recruitment Customer relationship building Referral-based lead generation Recruiting agency candidate sourcing Business development within consulting Market expansion Sales referrals Client rapport building Cross-selling Initial Contact (sales skills) Prospecting Building employer relationships Business development within finance Client acquisition Networking through strategic partnership building Sales pipeline management Candidate sourcing Client growth strategy New business target achievement Client referrals Senior level Consultative selling Full Job Description Business Development Leader | Recruiting & Staffing Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing combines the strength of a nationally recognized advisory platform with the agility and earning potential of a high-performing staffing organization. We're seeking an entrepreneurial Business Development Leader to expand our professional search and staffing practice by developing client relationships, generating new business, and driving growth across key markets. This opportunity offers the best of both worlds: the reputation, network, and market presence of Cherry Bekaert combined with an experienced recruiting team, operational infrastructure, and administrative support designed to help you succeed. It's a chance to build something meaningful without having to build the infrastructure from scratch. What You'll Do Develop new business opportunities in project staffing and permanent placement. Build relationships with clients, prospects, and referral networks. Partner with Cherry Bekaert professionals to uncover cross-selling opportunities across tax, advisory, digital transformation, and consulting services. Represent the firm in the marketplace through networking, industry events, and relationship-building activities. Collaborate closely with recruiting and delivery teams to drive successful client outcomes. Maintain a strong pipeline and consistently grow revenue through new and existing client relationships. What Success Looks Like Establish a strong internal network across Cherry Bekaert and become a trusted resource for staffing solutions. Generate new client relationships and consistent job requisition activity. Create opportunities for both Recruiting & Staffing services and broader Cherry Bekaert offerings. Build a reputation as a trusted advisor with clients, partners, and colleagues. Ideal Candidate 8+ years of staffing sales, business development, or full-desk recruiting experience. Proven ability to generate new business and build long-term client relationships. Entrepreneurial, self-directed, and motivated by growth and uncapped earnings. Experience in finance and accounting staffing preferred. Strong consultative selling and relationship management skills. Compensation & Benefits Competitive draw structure. 50% gross profit commission on placements. Unlimited earning potential with no caps. Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, PTO, and other wellness-focused programs. Access to the resources, brand recognition, and market reach of Cherry Bekaert.

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$90K-$262K+ (salary, draw, and commission potential combined) If you're looking for the autonomy of an entrepreneurial staffing environment backed by the credibility, resources, and market presence of a nationally recognized firm, we'd love to connect. IND4