Now Hiring - Action Staffing Services - Staffing Business Development – Manufacturing in Lebanon, OH

Full description of the position

Overview

Modern Machining, a specialized division of Action Staffing , is seeking a Staffing-focused Business Development professional to help expand our presence within U.S. manufacturing and industrial companies. This is not a general sales role. This position is responsible for developing new client relationships with:

• Manufacturers
• Machine shops
• Industrial facilities by offering staffing and recruiting solutions for Controls & Automation, CNC, Maintenance, Engineering, and skilled manufacturing roles. We are intentionally seeking candidates with prior staffing, recruiting, or workforce solutions experience - specially those familiar with manufacturing, industrial, technical, or skilled labor environments. Who This Role Is For This role is a strong fit if you have experience in:
• Staffing & recruiting sales (agency or in-house)
• Manufacturing, industrial, or technical staffing
• Medical, IT, engineering, or skilled labor staffing
• High-volume temp or industrial labor staffing You enjoy:
• Prospecting and consistent follow-up
• Managing deal cycles that require persistence and organization
• Speaking with operational and technical decision-makers
• Earning commission based on signed client agreements , not just activity If you prefer purely inbound sales, transactional selling, or very short-cycle deals, this role will not be a fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new business relationships with manufacturing and industrial companies
• Prospect and engage Operations Managers, Plant Managers, Engineering Leaders, HR, and Ownership
• Conduct consistent outbound outreach (cold + warm) via phone, email, and CRM-driven activity
• Leverage an existing book of warm prospects while continuously building new pipeline
• Educate prospects on Modern Machining's niche staffing capabilities within manufacturing
• Manage opportunities from first conversation through signed staffing agreements
• Maintain accurate CRM records, notes, and follow-up activity
• Collaborate closely with recruiting and leadership teams to align client needs with candidate pipelines
• Build long-term client relationships that extend beyond a single requisition What We 're Specifically Looking For Required:
• Prior experience in staffing, recruiting, or workforce solutions
• Outbound business development or sales experience
• Comfort speaking with manufacturing, industrial, or operations-focused clients
• Strong follow-up habits and personal accountability
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience Strongly Preferred:
• Experience selling staffing services into manufacturing or industrial environments
• Familiarity with roles such as:
• Controls Engineers / Automation Technicians
• CNC Machinists / Programmers
• Maintenance Technicians
• Manufacturing Engineers
• Experience using CRM systems (Salesforce, HubSpot, Bullhorn, or similar) Working Styles & Traits That Succeed Here This role is best suited for someone who:
• Follows up when others stop
• Stays organized and consistent without constant oversight
• Doesn't get discouraged when deals take weeks or months to develop
• Enjoys "staying on the hunt" until the deal closes
• Takes pride in seeing things through to completion Why Modern Machining / Action Staffing
• 25+ years of staffing experience through Action Staffing
• Specialized manufacturing vertical via Modern Machining - not generalist staffing
• Real sales responsibility with clear ownership of accounts
• Supportive leadership with realistic expectations and ramp support Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance Experience:
• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred) Ability to Commute:
• Lebanon, OH 45036 (Preferred) Ability to Relocate:
• Lebanon, OH 45036: Relocate before starting work (Preferred) Work Location: In person