Business Development Specialist

1 month ago


Chicago, United States Michael Page Full time

  • Metrics Based Promotion Structure, Hit Your Goal Hit Your Promotion
  • Exposure to the full sales cycle from day 1

    About Our Client

    Welcome to Michael Page Chicago, the leading Direct Hire Recruitment Firm in North America. Nestled in the vibrant heart of Center City, our office specializes in connecting top-tier talent with opportunities in key industries.

    At Michael Page, we excel in partnering with mid-senior level professionals seeking full-time roles, serving as trusted consultants dedicated to forging lasting relationships that drive success. Our approach is grounded in a metrics-driven environment with clear, transparent goals, ensuring every placement propels your career forward.

    Backed by world-class training and development, we empower our team to hit the ground running, delivering exceptional results efficiently. Join us at Michael Page, where expertise meets opportunity, and together, we shape futures.

    Michael Page is an industry leading global recruitment firm operating out 37 countries

    New to sales and recruitment and not sure how you'd be successful? From day one our world class trainers and directors develop our consultants to build the most effective relationships in the most efficient ways, all while setting you up to accelerate your career. We provide a culture that allows you to ask questions and get support from your team and manager while receiving feedback and coaching to make you successful.

    Michael Page isn't a place to simply have a job, this is the place to build a long last career. We will invest in your personal, professional and financial growth to set you up for a successful career

    Job Description

    Working as a Business Development Specialist, you will own a role which is varied, stimulating and challenging on a daily basis. This career will further develop your interpersonal and commercial skills, giving you real opportunity for personal and professional growth.

    As a Business Development Specialist:

  • Be responsible for "hunting" new business opportunities and lead generation
Manage the process from interview through offer stage and close of saleManage your own portfolio of candidates and clients, both existing and newSearch, source, and screen potential candidates, utilizing multiple online resourcesBuild close partnerships with clients and help their business grow by developing and delivering the best solutions for attracting candidatesConduct in-person interviews to thoroughly evaluate candidatesMentor and develop entry level sales consultants across the officeHave an involvement in proposal process by developing and pitching proposalsNegotiate Commercial Terms of business and rates

Page Group USA is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

The Successful Applicant

Being an industry leader is not easily achieved, so we need the best and brightest professionals who are ready to bring the energy, passion and determination it will take to maintain this reputation.Our ideal candidate will have:

MUST have 2+ year of experience in sales or recruitmentExperience with client prospecting / lead generationHas successfully built + maintained strong relationships with a client or candidate baseExperience with cold outreach (via calling, email & linkedin)Successful track record with breaking into cold accountsHigh energy, determination and resilienceResult oriented mindsetProven track record of successStrong desire to be a top performer within a winning team

What's on Offer

Since we hire the best, we offer the best. Compensation and benefits include:

High Base Salary That Continuously IncreasesUncapped Quarterly Commissions20 Days Annual Vacation, 5 Sick Days and 11 Paid HolidaysNew, modern office with all the works including espresso machines, cold brew / kombucha on tap, collaborative work spaces, expansive kitchen, etcAccess to our office gym (with all the works)Locker in the office to keep your items safely keptPartnership with Lyra to provide employees with mental health support (8 free therapy sessions a year)Medical / dental / vision coverage starting day one401 savings plan with company matchFlexible/hybrid work schedule Quarterly team eventsCommunity service opportunities during work hoursHoliday partiesTop performer incentives - eligible from day one in the business

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