Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager – Columbia, SC market 

The Business Development Manager expands market share through new business development, sales opportunities, and by providing full end-to-end customer sales and account management. 

What You’ll Do

• Drive new business development: 70% in-field prospecting, 30% account management.


• Engage manufacturing clients through calls, site visits, social outreach, and email.


• Leverage LinkedIn and your SSI score to build a strong pipeline of plant managers, production leaders, and HR partners.


• Use labor market intel to identify customer pain points like turnover, skills gaps, and productivity challenges.


• Provide consultative account management focused on safety, workforce optimization, and performance.


• Win net new logos and grow your manufacturing-focused territory.

What We’re Looking For

• Energetic, competitive mindset with a passion for the manufacturing sector.


• Proven success generating new accounts using ZoomInfo, LinkedIn, and CRM.


• Strong business acumen—ability to understand production workflows and workforce demand.


• Excellent organization and time management skills.


• Salesforce experience is a plus.


• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship‑building skills.


• Valid driver’s license


• Experience in outside sales.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision starting the first of the month after hire.


• Paid Time Off + 8 Paid Holidays


• 401(k) + Wellness Program + Parental Leave


• Career growth: We promote from within and offer multiple career paths.


• Training that sets you up for success: 4-week BDM onboarding journey.


• Compensation: Base salary + commission.

The EmployBridge Story

EmployBridge is the largest light industrial staffing supplier in the United States and a preeminent resource for professional staffing.  We offer local expertise and service through our 400+ branches. At EmployBridge, we operate an entire family of specialty staffing companies that include: ResourceMFG, Select Staffing, ProLogistix, Hire Dynamics, ProDrivers, RemX Specialty Staffing, Westaff, and Remedy Intelligent Staffing.   To find out more, visit us at www.employbridge.com.

EmployBridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Ready to hit the road to success? Apply today and let’s make things happen!