Robert Half
Business Development Specialist
Hoffman Estates, Illinois, US
Role snapshot
Robert Half is hiring a Business Development Specialist on a full-time basis. This is a hybrid role based in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, US.
- Company
- Robert Half
- Location
- Hoffman Estates, Illinois, US
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
Who this role suits
People with roughly one to three years of experience who can own small pieces of work with light guidance and want to widen their scope.
How to prepare your application
- Prepare two or three stories about work you owned end to end, including one thing that went wrong and what you changed.
- Read what Robert Half publishes about its product or team, so you can say clearly why this role and this company.
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About the role
Business Development Specialist
Are you equally energized by winning new business and connecting great talent with career-changing opportunities? This role combines 50% business development and client acquisition with 50% recruiting, sourcing, and placement , making it ideal for someone who enjoys both relationship-building and talent matching. It is a hybrid role located in Hoffman Estates, Il and/or Rosemont, IL.
What You'll Do
Business Development (50%)
- Prospect, develop, and grow relationships with new and existing clients.
- Conduct phone, virtual, and in-person meetings with hiring managers and key decision-makers.
- Identify workforce challenges and deliver staffing and talent solutions that help organizations achieve their hiring goals.
- Negotiate service agreements and build long-term, consultative partnerships.
- Expand market presence through networking events, industry associations, and community engagement.
Recruiting & Placement (50%)
- Source, recruit, interview, and assess accounting and finance professionals for contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent opportunities.
- Match top talent with client needs by understanding both technical qualifications and cultural fit.
- Manage the full candidate and client experience throughout the placement process.
- Provide career guidance, coaching, and ongoing communication to candidates.
- Ensure exceptional service delivery and successful engagement outcomes for both clients and talent.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- 1+ years of experience in accounting, finance, banking, recruiting, or a related discipline preferred.
- 2+ years of success in business development, sales, or account management within a metrics-driven environment.
- Proven ability to develop new business through multi-touch, multi-decision-maker sales cycles.
- Experience building relationships with senior leaders and decision-makers within small to mid-sized organizations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and CRM platforms such as Salesforce.
- Knowledge of accounting and finance functions and organizational structures preferred.
- Competitive, relationship-focused, and highly motivated with strong communication skills.
- Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.
Featured benefits
- Medical insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, 401(k), Paid maternity leave, Disability insurance
- Requirements added by the job poster
- Commute to this job’s location
- Working in an onsite setting