Director of Partnerships

5 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Scion Staffing Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Scion Staffing, an award-winning national recruitment firm, is seeking an experienced
Director of Partnerships
to join our Executive Search Division. If you have a proven track record of selling retained executive search services, we encourage you to apply

This full-time position is for immediate hire While the role is fully remote, to be eligible for employment, you must reside (full-time) and work from one of our designated core states in the Central U.S. or on the East Coast, specifically: CT, DC, FL, IL, MN, NY, OH, TN, TX, or WI.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive divisional growth through proactive outbound sales strategies and direct client engagement.
  • Secure new retained executive search clients across the country through strategic outreach.
  • Develop new business relationships through phone, email, in-person meetings, cold calling, and networking.
  • Prospect, research, and connect with prospective clients to build and expand the sales pipeline.
  • Consistently meet and exceed individual billing targets.
  • Follow up with existing clients to strengthen relationships, ensure satisfaction, and drive repeat business.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date client information in Bullhorn ATS.
  • Track the status of leads, sales activities, and client engagements.
  • Leverage LinkedIn, ZoomInfo, and other social media channels to generate leads and cultivate relationships.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to cross-sell additional service lines.
  • Deliver exceptional client service with a relationship-centered approach.
  • Bring passion, energy, and dedication to our high-performing, supportive team.

Experience Required

  • Proven success as an individual contributor selling outbound and building a region via sales and business development for an executive search firm. Track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets and revenue growth.
  • 4+ years of successful experience selling retained executive search.
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities, ethics, and exceptional passion for sales partnership development.
  • Proficient in CRM software and other relevant sales tools, leveraging technology and promoting modern best practices
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • In-depth knowledge of the national market and a robust network of contacts.
  • Positive energy with an entrepreneurial spirit.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to drive results and inspire a team.

Why Join Scion?

  • Impact-driven work supporting organizations from across the country.
  • Competitive base salary of $130,000 - $150,000 (DOE), plus an uncapped commission/bonus structure.
  • Full remote flexibility
  • Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, life insurance, & 401(k).
  • Generous PTO, paid wellness and volunteer days, and a paid birthday off.

How To Apply:
For immediate consideration, please provide your resume and cover letter, sharing more about your experience and interest in this role online via:

About Our Firm
Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value.

We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and unbiased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion and every organization with whom we partner.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applications with arrest and conviction records.



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