Sales - Business Development - Account Manager
CFS
New York, NY
Business Development Manager – New York, NY
Considering a career in sales but not sure if your background translates?
You might be a better fit than you think.
At Creative Financial Staffing (CFS), we’ve hired Business Development Managers from all kinds of career paths. If you’ve built strong communication skills, enjoy connecting with people, and have a competitive, go‑getter mindset — you can thrive here.
In fact, some of our top performers nationwide came from backgrounds like:
- Recruiting, staffing, or business development (admin, generalist, or industrial)
- Sales Development Reps ready to run the full sales cycle
- B2B and service-based sales roles
- Retail sales or store management
- Collegiate athletics or coaching
- Teaching and education
- College admissions, career services, alumni engagement
- Fundraising, donor relations, or development
- Hospitality — especially banquet or catering sales
- Accounting (for those wanting more people interaction and less spreadsheet time!)
If you see yourself in any of these — or even if you don’t, but you’re curious — let’s talk.
What This Role Looks Like
As a Business Development Manager, you’ll be the go‑to partner for companies needing accounting & finance talent. You will:
- Break into new accounts while expanding relationships with existing clients
- Sell both temporary staffing and executive search services
- Build long‑term partnerships with accounting & finance decision-makers
- Meet with hiring managers to understand needs across a wide range of industries
- Collaborate with your recruiter teammates, who will fill the roles you bring in
- Provide ongoing service and relationship management long after the placement is made
It’s fast-paced, people-focused, and full of opportunities to grow your skills and income.
Why People Love Working at CFS
- 100% Employee-Owned (ESOP): You build long‑term wealth simply by doing your job well
- Competitive compensation (salary + uncapped commission)
- Full benefits + 401k match
- Fun contests, team outings, and opportunities for tropical incentive trips
- Robust training for new hires plus continued development throughout your career
- A 30-year history of promoting employees into leadership roles
- A national company with a family-like culture — you’re a name, not a number
- Award-winning workplace culture:
- Top Workplaces USA 2023–2025
- Best Practice Institute “Most Loved Workplace”
- Multiple SIA recognitions
- Featured by Newsweek, Forbes, FlexJobs, ESOP Association, and Zippia
Core Values: Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence in Accountability, Positive Mindset, Discipline/Hard Work
Vision: Grow. Have Fun. Make Money. Provide Opportunities to People.
Who Thrives Here
- Minimum 1 year of professional experience
- Strong communicators who can confidently connect with people at all levels
- People who enjoy phone calls, in‑person conversations, and real connection
- Driven, competitive, self-motivated individuals
- Team players who like autonomy and ownership
- Someone with a great sense of humor and positive energy
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary + Uncapped Commission
- Wealth Building: 401k + match + ESOP equity
- Insurance: health, dental, vision, life
- FSA, HSA, Dependent Care accounts
- Commuter benefits + paid parking
- 4 weeks PTO + paid holidays
- Hybrid flexibility after onboarding
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Keywords: sales, business development, account manager, client relationships, B2B, staffing, recruiting, accounting, career pivot, service sales
MaxSalary: USD100000
MinSalary: USD55000
About the Company
CFS
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.