Business Development Manager

2 days ago
chicago, illinois, United States The Planet Group Full-time

Welcome to The Planet Group We're a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing. Named one of the fastest-growing private companies in the US, The Planet Group operates with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – connecting the right talent with the right opportunity to fuel transformation and growth.


Our specialized sales and recruitment teams are deeply experienced in Technology & Enterprise Systems, matching skilled professionals with opportunities that drive business impact. Whether you're building a team or advancing your career, we bring speed, strategy, and a people-first approach to every partnership.


Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and ambitious Business Development Manager to drive the continued national growth of our Technology & Enterprise Systems practice. This is a true hunter role focused on generating net-new business, developing strategic client partnerships, and delivering workforce and talent solutions to organizations across the market.


The ideal candidate has established a foundation in technology staffing sales and has demonstrated the ability to prospect, develop new client relationships, and generate business opportunities. They possess a strong hunter mentality, thrive in a performance-driven environment, and are proactive, competitive, and motivated to build a successful book of business. They have experience engaging decision-makers, contributing to revenue growth, and establishing themselves as a trusted partner to clients.


Partnering closely with our recruiting teams, you will represent The Planet Group as a strategic workforce solutions partner, helping clients address immediate hiring needs while supporting their long-term talent and business objectives.


Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a strategic territory growth plan focused on new client acquisition, market penetration, and revenue generation
  • Drive new business development by identifying, targeting, and securing client partnerships within Technology, Enterprise Systems, ERP, Data & Analytics, Software Engineering, Infrastructure, Cloud, Cybersecurity, AI, and Digital Transformation markets
  • Generate new business opportunities through strategic prospecting, cold outreach, networking, referrals, social selling, industry events, and targeted market research
  • Lead the full consultative sales cycle from prospecting and discovery, job order generation and qualification, solution development, contract negotiation, and

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