Business Development Representative

HireQuest Inc.; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commissions

Job summary

HireQuest Inc. in Sioux Falls seeks an Outside Sales Representative to win new business and build lasting client relationships. You will prospect, present staffing solutions, negotiate terms, and close deals.

Base salary $40,000-$55,000 annually with uncapped commissions paid monthly. Opportunities for growth and ongoing sales training in a team-oriented environment. If you are self-motivated, resilient, and thrive on meeting sales goals, this role offers a path to expand your own book of

Qualifications

• Experience in B2B sales, outside sales, or business development preferred.
• Confident making cold calls and asking for the sale.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and independent.
• Persistence and ability to handle rejection.
• Proactive problem-solver who sees opportunities.
• Goal-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Staffing industry experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prospecting new business via cold calls, emails, networking, and visits.
• Build relationships with owners, hiring managers, and decision-makers.
• Meet prospects to understand staffing needs.
• Present staffing solutions, negotiate terms, close deals.
• Develop and maintain relationships to drive repeat business.
• Collaborate with recruiting/ops teams to deliver service.
• Manage pipeline, track activities, meet sales goals.

Skills

B2B Sales

Outside Sales

Communication

Self-motivated

Persistence

Job description

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys meeting new people, takes initiative, and loves the challenge of winning new business. If you're confident, persistent, and motivated by results, we'd love to meet you!

What You'll Do

• Prospecting for new business through cold calls, emails, networking, and in-person visits.
• Building relationships with business owners, hiring managers, and decision-makers.
• Meeting with prospective customers to understand their staffing needs and challenges.
• Presenting staffing solutions, negotiating terms, and closing new business.
• Developing and maintaining customer relationships to encourage repeat business and account growth.
• Working closely with our recruiting and operations teams to deliver excellent customer service.
• Managing your sales pipeline, tracking activities, and meeting established sales goals.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in B2B sales, outside sales, or business development preferred.
• Confidence making cold calls, approaching new businesses, and asking for the sale.
• Strong communication, listening, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable working independently.
• Persistence, follow-through, and the ability to handle rejection.
• A proactive problem-solver who enjoys finding opportunities and overcoming challenges.
• Goal-oriented with a strong work ethic and desire to succeed.
• Staffing industry experience is a plus, but not required.

What Makes Someone Successful Here?

We're looking for someone who enjoys the challenge of finding and winning new business. Success in this role comes from consistent prospecting, building genuine relationships, and following through on opportunities.

You’ll have the support of an experienced operations and recruiting team, but your success starts with your willingness to get out there, meet people, and create opportunities.

Base Salary and Benefits

• Base salary: $40,000-$55,000 annually, depending on experience.
• Uncapped commission paid monthly.
• Opportunity to earn ongoing commissions from accounts you develop and manage, based on our commission plan.
• Ongoing sales training, coaching, and professional development.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment.

Why Work for HireQuest?

At HireQuest, we help businesses find the people they need to succeed. We provide staffing solutions across industries including manufacturing, construction, warehousing, hospitality, and more.

Our Outside Sales Representatives play an important role in growing our business and building lasting customer partnerships. We value initiative, accountability, and people who take pride in their work.

We offer the opportunity to build your own customer base, develop long‑term relationships, and grow your earnings through the business you bring in.