Director of Business Development, Professional Services and Automation Dallas/Fort Worth/Austin, TX or Houston(Remote)
Preferred experience with Engineering, Manufacturing, Automation or Robotix clients. Are you a staffing hunter looking to build something from zero and be highly rewarded for it? Strategic Sales Player/Coach role for the right candidate. Our client is a specialized staffing firm focused on engineering, controls/automation, and skilled technical talent. They are known for their deep technical expertise and ability to deliver niche talent in industries where generalist firms fall short. We’re hiring for a Director of Business Development to drive net-new client acquisition and build a high-value book of business from the ground up.
What you will do:
Identify, pursue, and close net-new client relationships
Build and manage a full-cycle sales pipeline from prospecting through first placement
Target clients in engineering, automation, and manufacturing sectors
Drive revenue through new logo acquisition
Partner with delivery teams during post-sale handoff
Represent the company at industry events and networking functions
Consistently meet and exceed gross margin targets
What we’re looking for:
5-10 years of staffing business development experience
Proven track record of true new logo acquisition
Experience in Staffing in either Engineering, Robotix, Oil and Gas, Warehouse Automation or Skill Trades verticals
Strong hunter mentality with high activity levels
Existing relationships in manufacturing, automation, or engineering preferred
Self-directed and motivated by commission-driven earnings
Required skills:
New business development Pipeline generation and management
Consultative sales within staffing
Client relationship building
Required education, training, experience: Bachelor’s degree preferred (not required)
Minimum 5 years staffing industry experience required
What you get:
Competitive base salary + uncapped commission
Strong earnings potential tied directly to performance
Opportunity to build and own a book of business
Work with a specialized, technically differentiated firm
High-growth environment with strong market demand
Base mid to high 6 figures with uncapped commission incentive