Brett Frank

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Business Development Manager at SkillCycle

Chatham, New Jersey, United States

Overview

Brett is a seasoned talent acquisition and business development professional with over 21 years of experience making impactful connections between people and organizations. A graduate of Gettysburg College, he is known for his relationship-driven approach. People who have worked with him describe him as an "amazing human being, " a "great relationship builder, " and the "best recruiter" they have worked with.

Outside of his professional life, Brett has recently navigated significant personal milestones. After being laid off from a long-term role, he and his wife found out they were expecting their first child. During college, he was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity.

Unique fact: Demonstrating immense resilience, he launched his own independent recruiting firm, BMF Searchforce, just two months after a layoff and while preparing for fatherhood.

Personality Overview

Direct & Assertive

Fast But Thoughtful

Big Vision Person

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

Talent Acquisition
His career of over 21 years is centered on connecting exceptional talent with outstanding opportunities, focusing on making lasting, impactful connections.
Relationship Building
A core tenet of his professional identity, he describes himself as a "Relationship Builder" and is consistently praised for his genuine and trustworthy approach.
Career Resilience
He shared a personal story of being laid off after a decade, launching his own company, and starting a new role, all within 14 months.

Media Appearances

Brett has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2025
Business Development Manager at SkillCycle
9-2025
Strategic Partnerships Manager at SkillCycle
8-2025
Member at TroopHR
9-2024 - 6-2025
Recruitment Manager at Baringa
6-2024
Founder/Owner at BMF Searchforce

Education

1999 - 2003
Bachelor's from Gettysburg College
1996 - 1999
Education details unavailable from Livingston High School

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Exp : 20 Location : Chatham, New Jersey, United States Job Level : Middle Designation : Business Development Manager at SkillCycle
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Insights For Selling To Brett

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return
  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant

DONT's

  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Brett is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Brett

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Brett move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Brett take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Brett

Personality Compatibility


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