Business Development Manager New Business - Denver, CO

IMPACT Group is a certified woman-owned career coaching firm based in St. Louis, MO that focuses on relocation, outplacement, and leadership development solutions. Our team of 300+ is united on one idea: People can succeed professionally and personally even through difficult career challenges and transitions. We are building a better world by empowering people to find and grow great careers. As employees transition in, within, and out of a company, IMPACT Group is by their side providing one-on-one coaching, innovative technology, and personalized job search or career development programs to help them find the best career path for them.

We’re on a mission to maximize human potential in an increasingly tech-enabled world. While partnering with companies of all sizes – large and small, national and global – our business model emphasizes the importance of providing the highest quality of services available to transitioning employees and their families. Be a part of moving careers forward!

 

Job Summary

The Business Development Manager – New Business will work to establish and expand IMPACT Group’s footprint by focusing on three main areas: (1) – managing current relationships including cross selling and up selling; (2) – generating new business for IMPACT Group in leadership development and outplacement, and (3) – serving as a subject matter expert in leadership and outplacement to help understand client needs and scope client projects.

We are seeking a   Business Development Manager – New Business   to join our growing team.
This role is - nearly fully remote with about 10-15% travel to clients .

Key Responsibilities
Managing current relationships including cross selling and up selling :

• Carries an individual quota consisting primarily of current accounts with the goal of growing current business and finding new opportunities with each account.
• Ensures renewal, growth and profitability of assigned accounts by product line.
• Manages client retention through excellent service and strong internal and external relationships.
• Interacts with clients on a strategic level and builds and maintains relationships with multiple stakeholders at each client, including high level stakeholders.
• Develops annual account plans in conjunction with manager and all appropriate internal stakeholders.
• Works with the Account Management and Operations teams to resolve any customer or client needs.
• Utilizes salesforce.com (SFDC) to track potential business opportunities.
• Develops and maintains mastery in positioning and leveraging IMPACT Group services and solutions to customers.

Generating new business for IMPACT Group :

• Sells new business with net new customers.
• Utilizes conceptual selling and strategic selling principles to target and win business for IMPACT Group.
• Works with marketing team on following up on qualified leads to turn those leads into customers via targeted outreach and follow-up.
• Carries an individual quota and seeks out new opportunities to develop IMPACT Group’s presence with new and existing customers for leadership development and outplacement.
• Creates and implements a territory plan for acquiring new customers in the Region.
• Utilizes conceptual selling and strategic selling principles, including building relationships with multiple stakeholders to target and win business for IMPACT Group.
• Prospects for leads utilizing a variety of strategies including leveraging personal networks, LinkedIn, networking events, referrals, etc.
• Works with marketing team on following up on qualified leads to turn those leads into customers via targeted outreach and follow-up.
• Utilizes salesforce.com (SFDC) to track prospects and potential business opportunities.
• Develops and maintains mastery in positioning and leveraging IMPACT Group services and solutions to customers.

Serving as a subject matter expert in leadership development and outplacement to help understand client needs and scope client projects :

• Supports senior client level relationships; makes presentations to clients, establishes credibility through expertise.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in leadership and outplacement programs with clients. From experience in delivering our workshops and coaching programs, provides examples and stories to help communicate the results and impact of the work we do.
• Evaluates client needs in conjunction with the leadership and outplacement delivery teams.
• Proposes existing solutions or when required discusses options for tailored programs in conjunction with the solution expert to meet the clients’ needs.
• Writes proposals and statements of work detailing leadership and outplacement solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of selling experience in selling solutions including outplacement and/or leadership with a strong emphasis on account development and management.
• 5+ years of selling to Human Resources departments or equivalent.
• Proven prospecting and business development track record for net new and current accounts.
• Exhibits a high level of sales professionalism and a strong work ethic as well as being highly motivated and detail-oriented.
• Has had individual responsibility for revenue goal(s).
• Comfortable calling on and working with C-level executives.
• Extensive relationships with mid- and senior-level HR executives.
• In-depth and up-to-date knowledge and understanding of career management, coaching and leadership development.
• Understanding of organizational structures, cultures and decision-making processes gained through significant employment history or consulting experience.
• Strong consultative selling attributes, skills or natural inclination.
• Works independently, resourceful, enjoys working in a fast paced environment with tight timelines, able to navigate and make decisions in novel situations amidst a level of ambiguity.
• Comfortable working remotely from an independent workspace or home office.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. and Salesforce

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Strong entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to grow rapidly.
• Demonstrated ability to grow sales year-over-year.
• Optimistic / positive / thrives in a fast paced, high energy environment.
• Action oriented, willing and able to make decisions.
• Excellent selling, interpersonal and critical thinking skills.
• Active listener as well as an articulate and adaptable communicator

Salary Benefits

Base salary range $80.000 + depending on experience and skillset. Commission plan. Eligible for medical with health savings account and company contribution, dental and vision insurance; company paid life insurance, short term disability, long term disability; 401k match. PTO, volunteer time off, transition time off, paid parental leave.
Applications accepted until position is filled.

At IMPACT Group, we believe that diversity drives innovation—and that work should be accessible to everyone. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to equity and inclusion across race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, neurodiversity, veteran status, and every intersection in between.

We support flexible, remote, and hybrid work arrangements and are intentional about creating an environment where all team members—whether in-office or remote—can contribute fully and thrive.

Accessibility is a priority. If you need accommodations during the application or interview process, or while working with us, we’ll partner with you to ensure a barrier-free experience.

We know that people are at the heart of every successful transition—whether it's relocation, career change, or professional development, we are committed to building a team that reflects the diverse individuals and communities we serve across the globe.

Applicant Data Disclosure & Privacy Notice (GDPR + CPRA)

This Applicant Data Disclosure & Privacy Notice (“Notice”) explains how IMPACT Group (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, shares, retains, and protects personal data in connection with our recruiting and hiring process, including when you apply for a job through our applicant tracking system (“ATS”).

This Notice applies to applicants, candidates, and individuals interacting with our recruitment process (“Applicants”).

1) Who We Are (Controller / Business)

Company Name: IMPACT Group

Address: 12977 North Outer 40 Drive, Suite 300, St. Louis, MO 63141 United States

Email: View email address on jobs.jobcopilot.com

Phone: View phone number on jobs.jobcopilot.com

GDPR Data Controller

For individuals located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, IMPACT Group is the data controller of your personal data.

California CPRA Business

For California residents, IMPACT Group is a “business” as defined under the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”).

2) Categories of Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data from you, depending on the role and recruitment stage:

A. Identifiers & Contact Information

• Name, email address, phone number

• Mailing address (if provided)

• Online identifiers (e.g., IP address, device identifiers)

B. Professional & Employment-Related Information

• Resume/CV, cover letter, work history, education

• Certifications, languages, skills, portfolio, writing samples

• References and referral information (if provided)

C. Recruiting Process Information

• Interview notes, assessment results, communications

• Application status, scheduling history, outcomes

D. Sensitive Personal Information (Only When Permitted/Required)

We may collect limited sensitive personal data only where permitted by law and/or relevant to the hiring process, such as:

• Disability or accommodation needs

• Work authorization/immigration status (as required)

• Diversity/equal opportunity data (optional, where applicable)

• Background check results (only after applicable notice/authorization)

We do not use sensitive personal information to infer characteristics about you for unrelated purposes.

E. Technical & Usage Data (ATS and Website)

• Log data, browser type, operating system

• Interaction data within our career site/ATS

3) Sources of Personal Data

We collect personal data from:

• You directly (applications, communications, interviews)

• Recruiting sources you authorize (e.g., LinkedIn or job boards)

• Referees you provide (where permitted)

• Service providers supporting recruiting (e.g., ATS, assessments)

• Background check providers (only where applicable and authorized)

4) Purposes for Using Personal Data

We use your personal data to:

1. Process your application and evaluate your qualifications

2. Communicate with you about roles, interviews, and outcomes

3. Conduct interviews and assessments (where applicable)

4. Verify information provided (e.g., references, work eligibility)

5. Perform background checks (only when permitted/authorized)

6. Comply with legal obligations, including employment and recordkeeping laws

7. Improve our recruiting process, including system administration, analytics, and security

8. Maintain talent pools (with your consent where required)

5) Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the EEA/UK/Switzerland, we process your personal data under one or more of these legal bases:

• Legitimate Interests: to manage recruitment, assess candidates, and secure our systems

• Contract / Pre-contractual Steps: to take steps at your request prior to entering an employment contract

• Legal Obligation: to comply with employment, tax, immigration, and equal opportunity laws

• Consent: for certain optional activities (e.g., keeping you in a talent pool, diversity data where required)

You may withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

6) CPRA Notice at Collection (California Applicants)

If you are a California resident, the CPRA requires that we disclose the categories of personal information collected and the purposes for which it is used.

We collect the categories listed in Section 2 above for the business purposes described in Section 4, including:

• recruiting and hiring decisions,

• security and fraud prevention,

• legal compliance,

• internal operational purposes.

We do not sell your personal information.

We do not share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising (as defined by the CPRA).

7) How We Disclose/Share Personal Data

We may disclose personal data to:

A. Internal Stakeholders

• HR, recruiting staff, hiring managers, and interviewers

• Internal legal, IT, finance, and security staff (as needed)

B. Service Providers / Processors

We use vetted third-party providers that support recruitment, such as:

• Applicant Tracking System provider

• Interview scheduling tools

• Video conferencing platforms

• Skills/assessment providers

• Background check providers (where applicable)

These parties are required to use personal data only to provide services to us and to protect it appropriately.

C. Legal and Compliance Disclosures

We may disclose data if required to comply with law, regulation, legal process, or government requests, or to protect rights and safety.

D. Corporate Transactions

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to confidentiality protections.

8) Automated Decision-Making

We do not make hiring decisions based solely on automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects.

If we use automated tools to assist with recruiting (for example, to help sort applications), they are used with human review and appropriate safeguards.

9) Data Retention

We retain applicant data only as long as reasonably necessary for recruiting and legal compliance.

Typical retention periods:

• Unsuccessful candidates: [e.g., 1–3 years] after the hiring decision

• Hired candidates: data may be transferred into personnel files and retained per employment record retention rules

• Talent pools: retained until you request deletion or after [e.g., 2 years] of inactivity, whichever occurs first

Retention may vary by jurisdiction and legal requirements.

10) International Transfers (GDPR)

Because we are U.S.-based, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where we or our service providers operate.

Where required under GDPR, we use appropriate safeguards such as:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission, and/or

• Other legally recognized transfer mechanisms

You may request more information about these safeguards by contacting us.

11) Your Rights

A. GDPR Rights (EEA/UK/Switzerland)

You may have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data

• Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

• Restrict processing

• Object to processing (including based on legitimate interests)

• Data portability (where applicable)

• Lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority

B. CPRA Rights (California Residents)

You may have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose

• Access specific pieces of personal information

• Delete personal information (subject to exceptions)

• Correct inaccurate personal information

• Limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information (where applicable)

• Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise your rights, contact us using the information in Section 12.

12) How to Submit a Privacy Request

To exercise privacy rights, please contact:

Email: View email address on jobs.jobcopilot.com

Subject Line: “Applicant Privacy Request”

Mail: 12977 North Outer 40 Drive, Suite 300, St. Louis, MO 63141 United States

We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request. If you use an authorized agent (California), we may request proof of authorization.

13) Security Measures

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect applicant data, such as access controls, encryption (where appropriate), and vendor security requirements.

No system can be guaranteed 100% secure, but we work to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

14) Equal Opportunity and Optional Demographic Data

Where permitted or required, we may request optional demographic information (e.g., gender, race/ethnicity, disability status) to support equal employment opportunity reporting and diversity initiatives.

Providing this information is voluntary (where applicable) and will not affect hiring decisions.

15) Children’s Privacy

Our recruiting process is not intended for children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children through our ATS.

16) Changes to This Notice

We may update this Notice periodically. If we make material changes, we will post the updated Notice with a revised effective date.