Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager — Staffing & Talent Solutions

Financial Talent Group | Colorado Springs, CO | Hybrid

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Build your business development career with a team that values how you achieve results.

You enjoy opening doors, earning trust, and turning conversations into lasting business relationships. You also want to work with people who honor their commitments, appreciate your contributions, and give you the knowledge and autonomy to succeed.

At Financial Talent Group, those expectations go both ways.

Who We Are

FTG is a growing Colorado talent solutions firm helping organizations build teams through direct hire, retained search, contract, and contract-to-hire services.

We believe in the intrinsic value of people. Our culture is collaborative and respectful: we share ideas, actively help one another, and show meaningful appreciation. We equip our people to make informed decisions and empower them to own their work.

We bring a strong work ethic, work smart, and take pride in quality. We honor commitments, continually improve, and protect FTG's reputation through our service, professional appearance, and actions. We value our team and our families, respecting the commitments that matter at work and at home. Above all, we do the right thing. Always.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a Business Development Manager who shares these values and enjoys rolling up their sleeves to win new business across Colorado's Front Range.

This is a hands-on, individual contributor sales role with personal responsibility for prospecting, securing client meetings, closing business, and growing accounts. You'll work directly with our President & CEO and partner closely with our recruiting team, owning client relationships from the first conversation through placement and beyond.

You'll have a visible role in FTG's growth, with opportunities to expand your responsibilities, impact, and earnings through demonstrated results.

What You'll Be Doing

• Generate opportunities through daily outbound prospecting, including cold calls, targeted emails, LinkedIn outreach, referrals, and in-person visits.
• Meet with executives, business owners, hiring managers, and HR leaders to understand their needs and recommend the right staffing solutions.
• Manage the sales process from initial contact through proposals, service agreements, and active hiring opportunities.
• Reconnect with former clients and expand existing relationships across FTG's service offerings.
• Develop contract and contract-to-hire business alongside direct hire and retained search opportunities.
• Represent FTG at business and community events, turning connections into meaningful follow-up and qualified opportunities.
• Collaborate with recruiters on thorough job intake, accurate information, timely feedback, and responsive client communication.
• Maintain clear CRM records, next steps, and pipeline forecasts.

What Success Looks Like

You're building a healthy pipeline, winning new clients, and creating repeat business. Former clients are returning, and existing clients are turning to FTG for additional hiring needs.

Clients trust your follow-through. Recruiters can rely on the accuracy of your information and the strength of your communication. Together, you deliver a seamless, attentive experience that reflects the FTG brand. You take ownership of results, welcome feedback, and consistently look for ways to improve.

What You Bring

• Four or more years of successful business development experience, with demonstrated success winning new clients and growing accounts.
• Confidence initiating conversations, leading discovery meetings, handling objections, negotiating, and asking for the business.
• Strong communication, organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• A collaborative, coachable approach and a genuine interest in helping people and businesses succeed.
• Strong technology skills, including CRM, digital prospecting tools with an appreciation for AI
• A bachelor's degree, preferably in a business-related field.
• Reliable transportation for client meetings and events throughout the Front Range.
• Staffing, recruiting, talent solutions, or professional services experience is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

• Anticipated annual compensation of $75,000–$130,000 , consisting of base salary plus commission. Actual earnings depend on experience and results.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid sick leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Flexible hybrid work schedule.

This full-time position is based in Colorado Springs. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexibility around client meetings and evening events. xhyhwjd Regular travel throughout the Front Range is part of the role.

Applications accepted through October 31, 2026.