Business Development Lead

Job overview

The Business Development Lead role is onsite in Kansas City, MO, and pays $60,000–$75,000 per year, plus bonus and uncapped commission; the posting says top performers may reach $100,000 or more in total annual compensation within approximately 12 months. The role is based at Advastar’s Country Club Plaza office, supporting its recruiting and staffing services for engineering, construction, and manufacturing companies. As the first point of contact for warm inbound inquiries, the role helps prospective clients move from initial questions to meetings, agreements, and onboarding. It supports business development and recruiting leaders by coordinating communications, maintaining CRM records, and, over time, leading job-intake calls and passing clear requirements to the recruiting team.

What you'll do

• Respond to warm inbound client inquiries, gather information, answer initial questions, and coordinate next steps
• schedule Microsoft Teams meetings
• prepare correspondence, proposals, and service agreements with leadership guidance
• follow up on questions and agreements, coordinate signatures, and support onboarding
• maintain CRM records
• over time, lead job-intake calls and provide job requirements to recruiters.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

business development lead

kansas city mo

onsite

monday-friday

$60k-$75k/year

bonus

uncapped commission

inbound inquiries

client onboarding

crm

proposal coordination

staffing and recruiting

no cold calling

advastar

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Healthcare contribution, paid vacation and holidays, hands-on training, and direct access to experienced leadership
• office amenities include an onsite gym, locker room, coffee shop, and garage parking.

Why this role

No cold calling or cold outreach. Full-time onsite Monday–Friday; recruiting or staffing experience is not required, and training is provided.

About the employer

Advastar, Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Employment Placement Agencies. Sector: 56.