Client Development Lead, Industrial and Manufacturing Markets

We are seeking a high-energy ambitious Inside Sales professional with strong outbound calling, emailing, and closing skills having the drive to be rewarded for expanding a customer base within industrial and manufacturing markets. As a Lead Generation Specialist
, you lead all new sales and business development activities leveraging all forms of technology to land new client employers in key strategic market segments across the country. HIRE HORIZONS® is a rapidly growing national executive search firm that specializes in placing Engineering, Operations, Technical Sales & Marketing, and Executive Leadership professionals with Industrial and Manufacturing employers throughout the US.

• Leverage wide variety of internal/external databases, AI and social media tools, and existing personal relationships to grow the employer client base for the firm
• Conduct high-volume of daily outbound calls, emails, texting, social media engagement, and comprehensive networking to develop new customer/client relationships
• Collaborate with Technical Recruiters, Research Specialists, and Senior Management team to develop creative ideas and unique approaches to secure interest of target prospects
• Attend relevant industry trade shows and conferences to effectively market the industry-specific recruitment expertise of the firm
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and weekly metrics to build sales pipeline
• Negotiate and close profitable new recruiting contracts

We offer a fun, enthusiastic, “work hard, play hard” culture with tremendous flexibility working from your own home office with long‑term career advancement potential.

• 3+ years of inside sales, direct sales, or business development experience, ideally calling on industrial, manufacturing, or commercial customers
• Clear track record of closing new accounts and acquiring new clients/customers
• Advanced cold‑calling, prospecting, and external solicitation skills
• Strong, ambitious, assertive selling style, having a “hunter” sales mentality
• Must enjoy frequent interaction with people, talking on the phone, and developing strong personal relationships with key decision makers
• Existing relationships within industrial, manufacturing, or commercial markets
• Must be creative, innovative, competitive, resilient, flexible, and have a strong will to win
• Must be tech savvy and comfortable leveraging databases, CRM/ATS, AI tools, and social media resources
• Must have outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work from a home office with the willingness to maintain flexible hours
• Must provide own computer, printer/copier/fax, internet connection, and dedicated office phone line
• Must live within 150 miles of Columbus, OH

Compensation includes a base salary with strong variable incentive program. On‑target earnings (OTE) are $75‑90K+, but ultimately it’s up to you! If you’re ready for the last career change you’ll ever make…contact Bernie Nutter at Hire Horizons () today!