Business Development Manager

Build your career with ManpowerGroup as we connect human potential to the power of business. Through regular, honest, and meaningful career conversations, and other tools designed to guide self-discovery, we'll help you become an expert in Business Development and forge a career path that's right for you. All while:

What’s In It For You:

Getting the rewards you deserve. Our compensation includes a culture that recognizes and celebrates the contribution of our colleagues in meaningful ways that support their well-being and lifestyle, including:

• Competitive base salary

• Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental, Life, Vision and Disability insurance

• 401K with a Company match

• 20 days paid time off

• Gym membership discounts

• Pet insurance

Being part of an inspiring culture. We value and encourage the broad range of perspectives and capabilities our employee diversity brings to our organization and to our stakeholders. Fostering an inclusive culture is about more than just policies - it’s about making sure that we create an environment where talent from all backgrounds can thrive and feel comfortable so they can advance their careers and our business.

Our six Business Resource Groups are just one way our employees can continue to build our culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

We are consistently recognized for our diversity as a Best Place to Work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability, and in 2026 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 17th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

Building your Career with Purpose!

We know your continued development fuels our future success. We’ll help you grow into an expert in your field. Afterall, unlocking talent is what we do. With training, coaching and mentoring opportunities, we empower our employees with the tools they need to reach their professional goals.

How You’ll Make an Impact as a Manpower Business Development Manager:

The primary purpose of the Business Development Manager (BDM) is to spearhead the acquisition and management of high-value deals, oversee multi-location transactions, and expand the company's footprint across larger territories. This role is pivotal in identifying and securing strategic business opportunities, fostering long-term partnerships, and driving revenue growth. The BDM will leverage expertise in market analysis, relationship building, and negotiation to achieve the company's ambitious sales targets and contribute to its overall success.

Making Impact:

• Conduct thorough market research to identify potential clients and business opportunities within the Manpower brand portfolio (HC, Engineering, Perm, Skilled Tech, Onsite solutions, light industrial etc.)

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to understand their staffing needs and provide tailored solutions providing education of all services within ManpowerGroup offerings.

• Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to inform strategic decisions on a solution sales model.

• Prepare and deliver compelling presentations and proposals to clients, ability to negotiate and close high-value deals with various levels of clients (production managers to C-Suite)

• Adopt Manpower methodologies, disciplines and tools in pursuing profitable business opportunities, partnering with brand managers and leadership to craft improvements to processes.

• Collaborate with delivery leaders to plan and allocate resources effectively to meet client needs.

• Establish a feedback loop with delivery teams to continuously improve service offerings based on client feedback and market demands.

• Infiltrate market bringing brand awareness, attending local networking events and job fairs.

• Exceed sales quotas and revenue targets through strategic sales approaches and proficient client management, with a clear understanding of priorities.

Your Typical Day and Other Key Details

• Remote/ Hybrid

• Maintain accurate records of sales activities, client interactions, and pipeline status.

• Prepare and present sales proposals and negotiate contract agreements with potential clients

• Conduct outbound cold calls to potential clients, effectively presenting and selling products/services to meet or exceed sales targets.

• Conduct weekly reviews of industry trends and competitor activities

• Attend internal meetings to discuss strategy, progress, and goals.

• Work closely with the recruitment team to ensure client needs are met with fulfilled orders, constant communication, and properly escalated feedback.

• Follow up existing clients to ensure satisfaction and explore additional business opportunities.

• Participate in industry events, conferences, and networking sessions to build relationships and stay updated on industry trends.

What you’ll bring with you

AKA candidate requirements:

• Sales Experience: 2 years selling in a solution-based role, proven performance in a competitive high-volume sale, with successful achievement of ambitious goals

• Technical: Digital Literacy: desktop (e.g., MS Word and Outlook) and social (e.g., Twitter, LinkedIn) applications

• Education: High school diploma or GED

We are also looking for individuals with these capabilities:

• Industry knowledge: In-depth knowledge and experience of the staffing industry, exposure to the light industrial or clerical space is a plus

• Education: Bachelor’s degree

Join us!

Apply Now to begin YOUR Career with Purpose!

Manpower® is a global leader in contingent staffing and permanent recruitment. Through our expertise in talent resourcing and workforce management, we provide rapid access to a highly qualified and productive pool of candidates. In this constantly shifting world, our flexible workforce solutions provide companies with the business agility needed to succeed. For more information about Manpower, visit

ManpowerGroup is proud to be an equal opportunity affirmative action workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, political ideology, ancestry, the presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disabilities, or other legally protected status.

A strong commitment is made by each employee and is necessary to ensure equal employment opportunity for all. ManpowerGroup is an inclusive workplace that will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons of all job titles, and ensure all other personnel actions are administered without regard to non-merit-based characteristics of individuals.

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Job: Sales/Retail/Business Development

Organization: ManpowerGroup

Title: Business Development Manager

Location: SC-Columbia

Requisition ID: 0034329