Business Development Representative (BDR)

Business Development Representative (BDR)Location: Naperville, IL (Hybrid)Schedule: In-office 3 days per week during first 90 days, then eligible for remote work based on performance.About Recruit22Recruit22 is a minority-owned recruiting and staffing firm specializing in technology, healthcare IT, executive search, and staff augmentation. We help healthcare organizations and technology-driven companies hire top talent faster through contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire solutions.Position OverviewWe are seeking a motivated Business Development Representative (BDR) with at least 1 year of sales, staffing, recruiting, or business development experience to help expand our client base.This role is focused on generating new business opportunities by prospecting healthcare organizations, technology companies, and decision-makers including CIOs, CTOs, HR leaders, and hiring managers.The ideal candidate is comfortable making outbound calls, sending personalized emails, networking, and scheduling meetings for Recruit22 leadership.ResponsibilitiesGenerate new business opportunities through cold calling, email campaigns, LinkedIn outreach, and networking.Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective clients.Schedule discovery meetings with decision-makers.Research target accounts and identify hiring needs.Maintain prospect activity within CRM and ATS systems.Follow up consistently with prospects.Attend local networking events and industry conferences when appropriate.Collaborate with Recruit22 leadership on account strategies.Meet monthly activity and pipeline goals.QualificationsRequired1+ year of experience in: Business Development, Sales, Recruiting, Staffing Sales, Account ManagementStrong communication and relationship-building skills.Comfortable with outbound prospecting and cold calling.Experience using LinkedIn, CRM systems, or ATS platforms.Self-motivated with strong organizational skills.PreferredExperience selling staffing, recruiting, IT services, or healthcare-related solutions.Knowledge of healthcare IT or technology hiring trends.Experience with LinkedIn Sales Navigator, JobDiva, or similar platforms.CompensationBase Salary$40,000 - $60,000 annuallyCommissionAdditional uncapped commission based on:New client acquisitionMeetings generatedRevenue generated from customer accountsOn-Target Earnings (OTE)$70,000 - $110,000+ annuallyBenefitsHybrid work environmentCareer growth opportunitiesFlexible PTOProfessional development opportunitiesPerformance-based bonusesOpportunity to work directly with company leadershipSuccess Metrics (First 90 Days)50+ outbound activities per day10-15 qualified meetings per month5+ new client opportunities added to pipeline monthlyConsistent CRM documentationStrong understanding of Recruit22's healthcare and technology staffing solutionsJob Title AlternativesBusiness Development Representative (BDR)Sales Development Representative (SDR)Staffing Business Development RepresentativeClient Acquisition SpecialistBusiness Development Executive