Michael Page

Business Development Specialist- NYC

Michael Page New York, United States

  • Collaborative Office Culture- Office Events, Happy Hours, Competitive Activities|Hybrid Work Schedule + Commitment to Work Life Balance


About Our Client

Welcome to Michael Page NYC, the leading Direct Hire Recruitment Firm in North America. Nestled in the vibrant heart of Midtown NYC, our office specializes in connecting top-tier talent with opportunities in key industries such as Accounting & Finance, Procurement & Supply Chain, Legal & Compliance, Technology, and more.

At Michael Page, we excel in partnering with mid-senior level professionals seeking full-time roles, serving as trusted consultants dedicated to forging lasting relationships that drive success. Our approach is grounded in a metrics-driven environment with clear, transparent goals, ensuring every placement propels your career forward.

Backed by world-class training and development, we empower our team to hit the ground running, delivering exceptional results efficiently. Join us at Michael Page, where expertise meets opportunity, and together, we shape futures.

Job Description

Working as a Business Development Specialist at Michael Page, you will own a role which is varied, stimulating and challenging on a daily basis. This career will further develop your interpersonal and commercial skills, giving you real opportunity for personal and professional growth.

As a Business Development Specialist:

  • Be responsible for "hunting" new business opportunities and lead generation
  • Manage the process from interview through offer stage and close of sale
  • Manage your own portfolio of candidates and clients, both existing and new
  • Search, source, and screen potential candidates, utilizing multiple online resources
  • Build close partnerships with clients and help their business grow by developing and delivering the best solutions for attracting candidates
  • Conduct in-person interviews to thoroughly evaluate candidates
  • Mentor and develop entry level sales consultants across the office
  • Have an involvement in proposal process by developing and pitching proposals
  • Negotiate Commercial Terms of business and rates

Page Group USA is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

The Successful Applicant

Being an industry leader is not easily achieved, so we need the best and brightest professionals who are ready to bring the energy, passion and determination it will take to maintain this reputation.Our ideal candidate will have:

  • MUST have 2+ year of experience in sales or recruitment
  • Experience with client prospecting / lead generation
  • Has successfully built + maintained strong relationships with a client or candidate base
  • Experience with cold outreach (via calling, email & linkedin)
  • Successful track record with breaking into cold accounts
  • High energy, determination and resilience
  • Result oriented mindset
  • Proven track record of success
  • Strong desire to be a top performer within a winning team

What's on Offer

Since we hire the best, we offer the best. Compensation and benefits include:

  • Competative Base Salary That Continuously Increases
  • Uncapped Quarterly Commissions (NO DRAW!)
  • Metrics driven promotion path
  • World class recruitment and business development training
  • Exposure to business development right away
  • 20 Days Annual Vacation, 5 Sick Days and 11 Paid Holidays
  • Access to our office gym (with all the works!)
  • Locker in the office to keep your items safely kept!
  • Partnership with Lyra to provide employees with mental health support (8 free therapy sessions a year!)
  • Medical / Dental / Vision Coverage starting day one
  • 401K Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Hybrid opportunity after initial ramp up period
  • Quarterly team events
  • Holiday parties!
  • Top performer incentives - eligible from day one in the business!


Contact: Nyah Hayes

Quote job ref: JN-072024-6477316
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Business Development and Sales
  • Industries

    Information Services, Human Resources Services, and Financial Services

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