Business Development Manager/Branch Manager

Bridges Talent Strategies - Business Development Manager

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Company - Who We Are Bridges Talent Strategies is a portfolio of faith-driven recruiting brands . We want to change lives through recruiting. We are looking for a BDM that lives on mission and wants to change lives through recruiting as well. We are headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee. One of the Recruiting Firms in the portfolio is Bridges Civil Talent , a boutique staffing agency in the Civil Construction & Civil Engineering industry. Bridges Civil Talent serves the Charleston, South Carolina market with contract staffing, contract-to-hire, and executive search solutions. We are hiring a Business Development Manager for Bridges Civil Talent. Description of the Role - Who You Are Bridges is looking for a Business Development Manager to lead our Charleston team. If you love outside sales, building relationships in the field, winning new business in Civil Construction, while leading a team of recruiters, then this is your sweet spot. You will Own business development execution and leadership for Bridges Civil Talent in the Charleston, South Carolina market. We are looking for a seller/leader who can open doors, win job orders, grow client relationships, and build a repeatable book of business across contract staffing and direct hire search. Compensation for this role is $60,000-$80,000 base salary plus commission. Commission opportunity is high. The right candidate will be a

SERVANT-LEADER, SERVANT-SELLER

, and ELITE at consultative selling. Additionally, you MUST be a HIGH - CHARACTER and

HIGH - PERFORMANCE

individual. Who You Are NOT someone who only wants warm leads, someone who avoids cold outreach or in-person meetings, someone who cannot handle rejection, or someone who doesn't thrive in ambiguity/startup building Requirements - Your Past Experience 3-5 years of staffing sales , recruiting sales, or transferrable business development with new logo acquisition 1-3 years of leading sales recruiters Has previously built a book of business through cold prospecting Evidence of building a book of business through prospecting, relationship-building, and consistent activity Experience selling contract staffing, contract-to-hire, or direct hire services Can run consultative negotiations, expand business, and deliver on recruiting with urgency Consult and run a clear intake process (not just take job orders) Has managed a territory or desk with urgency, ownership, and strong communication with clients and internal teams Strong Preferences Previous responsibility selling into civil construction, industrial, skilled trades, engineering, or another fast-moving blue-collar environment Has relationships in the Charleston, South Carolina market Has sold both contract staffing and direct hire/executive search services Roles & Responsibilities Build a book of business through outside sales, cold calling, jobsite visits, meetings, events, networking, and consistent follow-up Win job orders for contract staffing, contract-to-hire, and direct hire search across civil construction and related roles Partner with ownership and other senior leaders to drive fillable job orders, strong communication, and long-term client partnerships Attitude & Skillset HIGH-CHARACTER and

HIGH-PERFORMANCE

mindset

SERVANT-LEADER

is the leadership philosophy we expect from this person

SERVANT-SELLING

is the sales philosophy we expect from this person Hungry, Humble, & Smart mindset We expect this person to be ELITE at consultative selling, relationship building, and follow-through Stewards client trust and financial performance Exhibits strong ownership, initiative, and proactivity Demonstrates joy and strong care in teammate, client, and candidate communications Positive attitude and loves serving and helping others High EQ & self-awareness Excels in a fast-paced environment Aligns with and is excited to execute Bridges Civil Talent's mission, vision, & values Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong task and organizational skills Balances and prioritizes multiple priorities and responsibilities Proficient in video meetings, Office 365, CRM, ATS software, LinkedIn, and generally strong computer skills

Pay:

$60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Cell phone reimbursement Dental insurance Disability insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance Application Question(s): What was your highest annual revenue (for the entire year) for a contract book of business? What was the highest weekly # of contractors you have sent to work?

Experience:

staffing sales: 5 years (Required) leading recruiters: 3 years (Required) selling civil construction staffing or skilled trades: 3 years (Required)

Location:

Charleston, SC 29406 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Charleston, SC 29406: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person