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Business Development Specialist

Marquee, Irvine, CA, United States


Build Your Career. Build Relationships. Build a Future. Are you competitive, ambitious, and ready to build a real career in salesnot just another job? We're a growing, high-performing staffing and workforce solutions company looking for a Business Development Specialist who's hungry to learn, driven to succeed, and excited about building something meaningful. This is an opportunity for a motivated professional who wants to develop elite sales skills, grow a book of business, and create long-term career momentum in the staffing industry. If you're energized by relationship-building, love the thrill of closing deals, and want to work in an environment that rewards performance, growth, and hustlethis role is for you. What You'll Do: Drive New Business Identify and pursue new client opportunities through cold outreach, networking, referrals, and smart prospecting tools (LinkedIn, ZoomInfo, Indeed, etc.) Build and execute sales strategies to consistently meet and exceed revenue goals Deliver compelling presentations and proposals that showcase our staffing solutions and value Negotiate pricing and agreements aligned with company standards and client needs Build Client Relationships Develop long-term partnerships with clients through consultative, relationship-driven selling Manage and grow assigned accounts with high-touch service and proactive communication Partner with recruiting and operations teams to ensure client success and delivery excellence Conduct site visits, service reviews, and safety evaluations as part of full-service account support Who You Are You love building relationships and meeting new people You are competitive, goal-driven, and motivated by performance You thrive in fast-paced, high-accountability environments You take ownership of results and outcomes You are confident, professional, and coachable You want a long-term career pathnot just a sales role Qualifications Prior sales experience / business development or hospitality background preferred Proven ability to hit goals or KPIs Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills Self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently and collaboratively Bachelor's degree preferred Professional presence and strong client-facing demeanor Work Environment Office based with regular travel to client sites and networking events across Southern California Fast-paced, collaborative, performance-driven culture Supportive leadership and mentorship-driven growth environment Compensation & Growth Competitive base salary ($60,000 to $80,000)+ uncapped commission Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision) Mileage reimbursement & business expense allowance Structured onboarding and training Clear career growth path into senior sales, leadership, and revenue roles Professional development and long-term advancement opportunities