Business Development Manager, Manufacturing & Engineering Staffing

Onward Search

Business Development Manager building outbound sales pipeline for Onward Search, a staffing and talent solutions provider. Developing engineering client relationships and staffing opportunities.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeRemote • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $80,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in business development and sales within the engineering staffing sector, with a strong focus on client relationship management, negotiation, and outreach strategies. Proven track record of meeting sales targets and effectively coordinating recruitment processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Business DevelopmentSales OutreachClient Relationship ManagementNegotiation SkillsCRM Tools

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Hard Skills

SalesProspectingStaffing SolutionsPipeline DevelopmentContract NegotiationMarket Trend AnalysisEngineering StaffingTechnical StaffingOutbound ActivityActivity Tracking

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsRelationship-Building SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsPrioritization Skills

Tools & Technologies

CRM Tools

Industry Keywords

Engineering StaffingRecruitingTechnical StaffingIT StaffingSales Targets

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Generate new business through proactive prospecting and outreach
Conduct high-volume sales outreach by phone, email, and LinkedIn
Introduce and position engineering staffing solutions to hiring managers and decision-makers
Build early-stage client relationships and identify qualified staffing opportunities
Understand client engineering hiring needs, workflows, and priorities
Coordinate and support client interview processes with recruiting teams
Discuss and negotiate bill rates and contract terms within internal guidelines
Collaborate with sales and recruiting leadership to refine outreach strategies and market focus
Track activity, pipeline development, and conversion metrics in CRM tools
Monitor market trends affecting engineering hiring needs and talent demand

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience in business development or sales
Staffing or recruiting experience preferred
Exposure to engineering, technical, or IT staffing strongly preferred
Proven ability to meet or exceed outbound activity and sales targets
Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
Comfortable conducting high-volume outbound outreach and follow-up
Highly organized with strong time management and prioritization skills
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Must be at least 18 years old to apply

Benefits

Comp & perks

Commission and bonus eligibility
Comprehensive medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
401(k) program for eligible full-time employees
Paid time off (PTO) package
Resources supporting well-being and career development
Accessible and inclusive hiring process