Technical Contract Business Development Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW

Green Key Resources is looking for a Technical Contract Business Development Manager to join our dynamic IT staffing division in Illinois. This permanent remote position offers an excellent opportunity to drive growth, build relationships, and secure new business within the technology sector. The ideal candidate is financially motivated, has strong market awareness, and excels in consultative sales approaches. Green Key Resources is committed to empowering employees with industry-leading tools, training, and technology to ensure professional growth and success.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify and engage companies within the IT sector to generate new contract staffing opportunities.
• Analyze industry trends and competitor activities to develop targeted sales strategies.
• Prospect and qualify leads through outreach, networking, and referrals.
• Pitch staffing solutions, negotiate contracts, and secure client agreements to drive revenue.
• Expand existing accounts by identifying additional project needs and skill gaps.
• Collaborate with recruiters to align business development efforts with talent acquisition strategies.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with IT hiring managers and decision-makers.
• Ensure alignment between client needs and talent delivery strategies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in IT, Business, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of agency experience in client-facing or sales-driven roles.
• Strong understanding of IT skillsets, roles, and industry trends.
• Proven success with cold calling, outreach, and follow-ups to drive business.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, metrics-driven sales environment.
• Commitment to ethical standards and integrity in client and candidate representation.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Excellent compensation packages with an aggressive commission structure
• Training and mentorship opportunities for continued growth
• Professional recruiting environment with the opportunity for advancement
• Access to a research team, ability to cross-sell with existing and rapidly growing clients
• Company-funded technology to assist in sourcing, client management, and tracking
• Employee referral program
• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, and 401k
• Paid time off: vacation, holiday, and sick time
• Holiday party, happy hours, team outings, summer half-day Fridays, and more!
• Opportunities for commission-based compensation between $50,000-$500,000

COMPANY OVERVIEW

• In the early 2000s, Green Key founders were searching for a way to satisfy their entrepreneurial spirits and began their recruitment careers. While recruiting offered a creative outlet for their career ambitions, they still felt like something was missing. In an industry all about people, where was the connection?
• They decided to come together and do things a little differently, building a recruiting firm made up of energetic, empathic people who invest in relationships to help people grow their careers and staff.
• With the human-first mentality, Green Key Resources has grown fast – attracting first-class people to the firm and expanding into new industries and territories, with offices spread across the US. Green Key's foundation in human connection and forward-thinking tech integrations allow us to be the best partner for your job search and staffing needs.

WHY GREEN KEY?

• Entrepreneurial work environment with thoughtful leadership which strives to cultivate a culture of employee empowerment and autonomy
• Aggressive and lucrative commission structure: constant inflow of jobs from legacy accounts, and agile culture where you're not restricted to niche markets
• We have been named among Forbes' Best Professional Recruiting Firms and Best Temporary Staffing Firms, as well as Inc 5000's Fastest Growing Companies, Chicago's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For, Crain’s NY Top Recruiting Firms, and the list keeps going