Business Development Lead

Advastar is a boutique recruiting and staffing firm helping engineering, construction, and manufacturing companies hire top talent nationwide. We get a high volume of warm, inbound inquiries every week from companies that already want our help. This role is their first point of contact: you share information, answer early questions, set up calls with our leaders, and carry each opportunity through agreement and next steps. Experienced leaders handle the detailed service and hiring conversations while you learn the business. There is no cold calling and no cold outreach. For someone organized, a strong writer, and genuinely interested in using AI and automation to work smarter, this is a clear runway from coordinator into client-facing business development.Anticipate $60K–$75K, based on experiencePlus bonus and uncapped commission; top performers can reach $100K+ in total annual compensation within approximately 12 months, potentially soonerHealthcare contribution, paid vacation, and holidaysBright new Plaza office with floor-to-ceiling windows, onsite gym, locker room, coffee shop, and provided garage parkingFull-time, onsite, Monday–FridayHands-on training and direct access to experienced leadershipOVERVIEWServe as the first point of contact for warm, inbound client inquiries, primarily by email with limited phoneAnswer initial questions, gather information, and coordinate the next step for every inquirySchedule Microsoft Teams meetings between prospective clients and our business development and recruiting leadersPrepare and send client correspondence, proposals, and service agreements with leadership’s guidanceFollow up on open questions and agreements, coordinate signatures, and support new-client onboardingKeep CRM records accurate and current: client details, communication history, and next stepsOver time, lead job intake calls with hiring managers to capture responsibilities, qualifications, compensation, and timelinesHand complete, clear job requirements to the recruiting team and chase down any clarification neededPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCEClear, professional writer, confident communicating with prospective clients by email and video callStrong organization, attention to detail, and a real sense of urgencyComfortable following a process, juggling multiple follow-ups, and delivering responsive customer serviceCritical thinking, curiosity, and a willingness to learn a new industryTransferable experience from any field where you used technology, communicated with customers, followed a process, and kept details organized. Relevant backgrounds include sales support, customer service, administration, banking, mortgage, real estate, legal services, accounting, and other professional servicesComfortable learning new systems, and interested in using AI and automation to improve how work gets doneRecruiting or staffing experience is not required; we train on our services, industries, and processKEYWORDSbusiness development coordinator, sales support, inside sales, sales coordinator, client services, client success, customer success, account coordinator, client onboarding, inbound sales, proposal coordination, service agreements, CRM, Crelate, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Microsoft 365, Teams scheduling, client communication, follow-up, staffing, recruiting, professional services, customer service, administrative coordinator, sales operationsEEO