Akkodis - Business Development Manager - North Carolina

About the role The Business Development Manager is responsible for developing profitable new sales within existing Recruitment Solutions portfolio of accounts as assigned. Fosters key business relationships with potential and existing clients. Develops client-specific strategies and solutions to increase sales and meet expectations for profitability and client satisfaction. What you’ll be doing Identifies sales opportunities and consultatively sells solutions and/or services to assigned clients. Partners with clients to define strategic objectives and hiring needs. Develops client-specific strategies aimed at achieving revenue, gross profit and other financial targets. Regularly conducts site visits and sales meetings with clients. Listening for queues to bring in subject matter experts from the NAM, ITO, and MMS teams Develops effective relationships with key client contacts. Stays abreast of leading industry trends and sales best practices. Negotiates client contracts, renewals, extensions and amendments. Builds and maintains subject matter expertise on industry trends, market activities and competitor strategies. Recommends and assists with implementing service improvements. Establishes and maintains a network of industry contacts through participation in professional/trade associations and other professional networking organizations. Assists in the establishment of sales, pricing and marketing strategies. Assesses the effectiveness of strategies and recommends changes and best practices. Produces, analyzes and communicates sales forecasts and other related reports to key stakeholders. Collaborate with the Delivery Manager to discuss trends, future opportunities, and help provide direction for recruiting strategies and focus. Provides guidance and coaching to new or less-experienced team members as requested. Regularly attends the morning and sunset meetings to review req priority and any new reqs/feedback. Spends the majority of time meeting with clients and making sales at a client’s office or other location away from a home or Akkodis office. Meets and/or exceeds assigned sales goals. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned. About you Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field with a minimum of two (2) years of sales related experience is required. Combination of post-high school education and related professional work experience equivalent to six (6) years may be considered in lieu of a degree. Previous experience in the staffing and/or human resources solutions industries is highly desirable. Willingness and ability to travel as much as 80% per week is required. Maintaining reliable transportation is also required. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to adapt to changes in the business environment quickly. Ability to focus on client needs with a commitment to quality and customer service. Ability to prioritize, organize and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously while meeting deadlines. Ability to identify and resolve problems through recommending and implementing creative solutions. Ability to demonstrate business acumen and market insight. Knowledge of and the ability to utilize Customer Relationship Management Systems and/or related tools. Knowledge of current sales trends, best practices and methodologies within the staffing and workforce solutions industries. Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Benefits The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $53,784 - $98,604. Compensation varies based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, experience, education, key skills, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the position is also eligible for incentive compensation based on achievements outlined in the compensation plan. Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan or a non-qualified deferred compensation plan. Available paid leave includes Personal Time Off (PTO) on an accrual basis up to 152 hours a year, 10 Paid Holidays, 1 Community Service Day, and up to 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave. PTO and holiday hours are prorated based on hire date within the calendar year. Equal Opportunity Employer As one of the world’s largest employers we believe in talent, not labels, and focus on the diverse and unique skills our people bring. We have zero tolerance for any unlawful discrimination or harassment, against any employee, associate, or candidate, at any stage of that person’s journey with us. We seek to foster a culture of belonging and purpose, an environment where everyone can thrive and feel engaged, and where difference is respected and valued. Our commitment to equity, equal opportunity, inclusion, and diversity is part of our broader commitment to respecting fundamental human rights across our value chain. The Adecco Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Posting date: 06-07-2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr The Adecco Group