Business Development Representative - Cincinnati
The Business Development Representative at Confidential Client is responsible for generating new business and growing client partnerships in the technical consulting sector. This role involves prospecting clients, managing a sales pipeline, and working closely with senior account managers to develop sales skills and build lasting client relationships. It offers a foundation for career growth into account management with a focus on delivering specialized technical talent solutions.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Sales.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring a Business Development Representative to help grow technical consulting engagements in the Hyde Park, OH area. This is an early-career sales role designed to develop future account managers through hands-on training and mentorship.
- Complete industry-leading onboarding and sales training
- Learn directly from Senior Account Managers through coaching and mentorship
- Identify and qualify new business opportunities and build long-term client relationships
- Prospect new clients via phone, email, networking, and in-person meetings
- Run client meetings to uncover hiring needs and present consulting solutions
- Generate new business and expand existing client partnerships
- Build and maintain a sales pipeline using CRM and modern sales tools
- Follow Confidential Client’s sales methodology and staffing solutions
- Meet and exceed performance goals and sales targets
- Travel regularly throughout the Hyde Park / Cincinnati area to meet clients
- Maintain accurate records of activity and progress
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 1+ year of experience in sales, business development, recruiting, or other customer-facing roles
- Strong verbal and written communication skills that build trust quickly
- Competitive, self-motivated drive to win
- Confidence interacting with stakeholders at all levels, from individual contributors to executives
- Strong organizational and problem-solving instincts
- Comfortable learning new technology and tools, including Microsoft Office
- Bonus: experience with CRM or applicant tracking systems
- Comfortable spending time on the phone, in client meetings, and in the field
Compensation & Commission
- Annual base salary range (Hyde Park / Cincinnati market): $50,000 - $60,000
- Hourly equivalent shown in source: $24.04 - $28.85 per hour
- This role may also be eligible for commission under the sales compensation plan. Individual pay is determined by skills, experience, and applicable laws.
Benefits & Additional Info
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with a match
- PTO and floating holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and student loan contribution programs
- Disability insurance, EAP, and pet insurance
- Reliable transportation required for local client visits; mileage reimbursement per policy
- Employment contingent on successful background check conducted in accordance with applicable law
- Supervision received from Local Market Manager, Business Development Manager, Associate Industry Leader, and VP
- No supervision exercised
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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