Business Development Manager (Legal)

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Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

Michael Page Chicago is hiring! We are seeking top sales, business development and recruitment leaders to join our growing team! We are open to relocation and have the capacity to be flexible with start dates!

Michael Page Chicago is the #1 Direct Hire Recruitment Firm across North America. In Chicago, our recruiters are industry specialized within one of the following - Accounting & Finance, Property & Construction, Legal OR Manufacturing. Our focus is working with mid-senior level candidates for full-time opportunities. We are not just recruiters; we are consultants committed to building strong relationships to achieve results. Our environment is metrics-driven with transparent goals, and our world-class training accelerates your career growth. Apply today to be considered in 24 hours.

Description

As a Business Development Manager at Michael Page, you will handle a varied, stimulating, and challenging role daily, fostering your interpersonal and commercial skills for personal and professional growth. Your responsibilities include:

1. Hunting new business opportunities and lead generation within our Legal market
2. Managing the process from interview through offer stage and closing sales
3. Managing your own portfolio of candidates and clients, both existing and new
4. Searching, sourcing, and screening potential candidates using multiple online resources
5. Building partnerships with clients to develop tailored solutions for attracting candidates
6. Conducting interviews to evaluate candidates thoroughly
7. Mentoring and developing entry-level sales consultants
8. Involvement in proposal development and pitching
9. Negotiating commercial terms and rates
10. Fast track to management opportunities

Profile

We seek the best and brightest sales and recruitment professionals ready to bring energy, passion, and determination. Our ideal candidate:

• Has at least 3 years of staffing experience on the client or candidate side within Legal
• Has full desk recruitment experience in permanent placement (preferred)
• Has prospecting and closing experience (required)
• Is familiar with Salesforce and sales tools (Zoominfo, LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, etc.)
• Possesses a positive attitude, driven to achieve quotas, and thrives on challenges
• Desires to develop as a sales professional
• Holds a BA/BS degree or equivalent
• Is adaptable, coachable, curious, and committed to self-improvement

Job Offer

We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including:

• Increasing base salary
• Uncapped quarterly commissions (NO DRAWS!)
• World-class training
• Immediate exposure to business development
• 20 days annual vacation, 5 sick days, 11 paid holidays
• Office gym access
• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage from day one
• 401K with company match
• Hybrid work after ramp-up
• Quarterly team events and holiday parties
• Incentives for top performers from day one

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