Business Development Representative (BDR)

Recruit22 • Naperville, IL

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Recruit22 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. We 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.

Requirements

• 1+ year of experience in: Business Development, Sales, Recruiting, Staffing, Sales, Account Management
• Strong 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience 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.

Responsibilities

• Generate 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.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment
• Career growth opportunities
• Flexible PTO
• Professional development opportunities
• Performance-based bonuses
• Opportunity to work directly with company leadership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed