Sales Development Representative – Engineering & Manufacturing Staffing
We are seeking a results-driven Sales Development Representative with established professional relationships in the manufacturing industry to drive new client acquisition and expand our footprint in the engineering and technical staffing market. This individual will play a critical role in generating new business opportunities, building long-term partnerships, and supporting workforce solutions for manufacturing organizations.
The ideal candidate brings a strong background in B2B sales, business development, and client relationship management, with direct access to decision-makers in the manufacturing sector. Experience within the staffing industry or recruitment services is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and pursue new client acquisition opportunities within the manufacturing industry
- Leverage existing professional network to generate qualified leads and referrals
- Develop and execute strategic business development plans
- Conduct outbound prospecting, including cold calling, email outreach, and networking
- Build and maintain relationships with hiring managers, plant managers, operations leaders, and HR executives
- Present tailored engineering staffing solutions to prospective clients
- Negotiate contracts and service agreements
- Collaborate with internal recruiting teams to ensure successful placement delivery
- Track activity and performance using CRM systems
- Meet and exceed sales targets and revenue goals
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience in sales development or business development
- Established professional relationships in the manufacturing industry
- Demonstrated success in B2B sales and lead generation
- Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and workforce needs
- Excellent communication skills and negotiation abilities
- Self-motivated with a results-oriented mindset
- Ability to develop long-term client partnerships
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the staffing industry
- Knowledge of engineering recruitment
- Background in technical staffing services
- Experience working with project managers, engineers, and technical professionals
- Proficiency with CRM software
What We’re Looking For
This role is ideal for a highly connected sales professional who understands the hiring challenges within manufacturing environments and can position specialized workforce solutions effectively. If you have a strong industry network and a passion for driving growth through strategic client engagement, we encourage you to apply.
Sales Development Representative, professional relationships in the manufacturing industry, engineering and technical staffing, B2B sales, business development, client relationship management, manufacturing sector, staffing industry, recruitment services, client acquisition, professional network, business development plans, outbound prospecting, hiring managers, plant managers, operations leaders, HR executives, engineering staffing solutions, recruiting teams, CRM systems, sales targets, sales development, lead generation, manufacturing operations, communication skills, client partnerships, engineering recruitment, technical staffing services, project managers, engineers, technical professionals, CRM software, workforce solutions, client engagement
Pay: $72,348.76 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- Do you have established professional relationships within the manufacturing industry?
- Have you successfully generated new business through B2B sales efforts?
- Do you have experience in sales development or business development?
- Have you worked in or with the staffing industry before?
- Are you experienced in selling to hiring managers or operations leaders?
- Do you have experience using CRM systems to track sales activity?
- Have you met or exceeded revenue or sales targets in previous roles?
- Are you comfortable conducting outbound prospecting, including cold calls and networking?
Work Location: In person
