Business Development Representative-Recruiting Company


RK Partners - Placements
Chicago, Illinois


Pay: $50,000 to $65,000 per year

Business Development Representative 

Location: Remote 

About rekroot 

Rekroot is a recruiting consulting firm specializing in the financial services industry. We coach and recruit for both inexperienced financial advisors and support staff, positioning ourselves as the "best kept secret" in the industry. Through innovative strategies and personalized approaches, we empower our clients to build high-performing teams that drive success. 

About the Role 

We’re looking for a dynamic Business Development person to help expand rekroot’s reach, build lasting relationships with prospective clients, and drive revenue growth. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in a consultative sales environment and enjoys crafting tailored solutions for a sales system. 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Client Acquisition: Identify, target, and secure new clients in the financial services industry who need help recruiting financial advisors and/or staff. 
  • Sales Ownership: Take full responsibility for meeting personal sales goals, while strategically thinking about a long-term vision of leading overall sales activities for the organization. 
  • Partnerships:Work with strategic partners rekroot has developed in the industry to place roles they may have open, or top rated candidates of rekroots’ to be placed in their roles.
  • Client Experience: Manage the sales process from start to finish, ensuring that clients have a clear understanding of rekroot’s offerings and that their expectations are aligned with the high standards we set. 
  • Creative Outreach: Develop innovative strategies to initiate more conversations with potential clients and expand rekroot’s reach. 
  • Relationship Building: Develop and maintain strong relationships with prospects, clients, and industry leaders. 
  • Consultative Selling: Understand clients' hiring challenges and offer rekroot’s suite of recruiting solutions, including AdHoc Recruiting and the PRIME Candidate Club. 
  • Market Research: Stay informed about trends, challenges, and opportunities in the financial services industry to position rekroot effectively. 
  • Pipeline Management: Use CRM tools to track and manage leads, follow-ups, and client interactions. 
  • Collaboration: Work closely with the recruiting, marketing teams and co-founders to align strategies and provide feedback from the field. 

What We’re Looking For 

Proven success in business development, or sales, preferably in the recruiting or financial services industries. 

  • Self-driven and independently motivated to achieve goals with a proactive approach to problem-solving. 
  • A creative thinker who can generate new and innovative ways to connect with potential clients and increase engagement of our sales pipeline. 
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect and build trust with senior-level executives. One must understand the pain points the prospects and clients need rekroot to solve. 
  • A strategic thinker who is results-driven and motivated by exceeding goals, and therefore achieveing financial success for themselves. 
  • Familiarity with CRM platforms and a data-driven approach to tracking sales activities.
  • Adaptability and a growth mindset to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. We are a small business things change and we want someone to be able to show flexibility. 
  • Motivated by a commission and bonus compensation model. 

Why Join rekroot? 

  • Innovative Work: Help transform the way financial services firms hire talent.
  • Collaborative Culture: Be part of a close-knit, fully remote team that values perseverance, integrity, and trust in the process. 
  • Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom to work from anywhere while being supported by a connected team. 
  • Impact: Play a key role in scaling a growing business and shaping its future. 

Compensation and Benefits 

Base salary plus high performance-based incentives. Base salary is $50K-$65K with bonus incentive for sales, closes, potential acitivity. Tell us how and what you want to make and we can talk!

Opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.

Fully remote work environment with flexible scheduling.

BCBS medical insurance, dental and vision availble

PTO, summer fridays and random days off to enjoy life-volunteering or your birthday

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