Business Development Associate

RPL International is a premier, specialized staffing and executive search firm headquartered in Miami, FL. We connect top organizations throughout South Florida with exceptional professionals across the Accounting, Finance, and Information Technology sectors. In an economy where specialized talent decides who wins, we operate as elite strategic growth partners to our clients. We're rapidly expanding our footprint in Miami and Broward and looking for a relentless Business Development Associate ready to break into new accounts, scale our pipeline, and drive real market share. About the Role As our Business Development Associate, you will own the front end of our B2B sales development engine. Your mission: identify, target, and engage the decision makers who matter most, think CFOs, VPs of Finance, CFOs, Directors of IT, and HR Leaders, who need specialized talent solutions right now. You'll navigate corporate hierarchies, uncover real workforce pain points, and secure discovery meetings for our senior sales leadership. This is a launchpad role for someone hungry to build a career in staffing and recruiting sales. Work Model This role runs on a hybrid schedule: collaborative, energizing team days at our Miami, FL office paired with the flexibility of remote work days. Responsibilities Prospect like a pro. Use premium sales tools including LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, and specialized industry networks to build targeted lists of South Florida businesses actively hiring for accounting, finance, or IT talent. Bring relentless energy. Run persistent, high volume, multi touch outbound campaigns, think 60 to 80 cold calls plus highly personalized, industry specific emails every day. Qualify with purpose. Lead consultative discovery conversations with hiring authorities to uncover their immediate or upcoming contract, contract to hire, and direct hire staffing needs. Set the stage for wins. Secure and schedule qualified discovery meetings and presentation opportunities for senior sales team members. Keep it sharp. Track and manage all outreach data, client communication history, and touchpoints cleanly within our CRM. Qualifications You bring 1-3 years of experience in outbound sales, professional recruitment, B2B lead generation, or high-volume client outreach. A working knowledge of professional business environments, corporate structures, and accounting, finance, or IT terminology is a strong plus. You're a persuasive, confident communicator with real phone presence and the ability to build fast rapport with executive-level buyers. You're resilient by nature, a disciplined, metrics-driven closer with the grit to handle rejection and consistently beat monthly quotas. Bonus points if you know the South Florida business ecosystem inside and out. Pay range and compensation package Enjoy a competitive, dependable base salary matched to your experience, paired with an uncapped commission plan that pays you directly for every qualified meeting set and account converted, your earning potential grows right along with your performance. We back you with a full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with active employer matching, generous PTO, and paid company holidays. Equal Opportunity Statement We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr RPL International