Business Development Specialist

Express Employment Professionals - Fort Myers; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Bonus opportunities

Benefits package

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Fort Myers is seeking an Outside Sales & Business Development Representative in Fort Myers, FL. This full-time role focuses on growing our staffing and recruiting business across Southwest Florida by prospecting, networking, and opening new doors. You will present direct hire, contract, and temporary staffing options and partner with recruiters to deliver exceptional client results. A proactive, relationship-driven approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven success in outside sales, business development, or B2B sales.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated, competitive, and driven to exceed goals.
• Ability to work independently and create business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business through cold calling, networking, referrals, and in-person client visits.
• Build relationships with business owners, hiring managers, and HR professionals.
• Identify workforce challenges and provide customized staffing solutions.
• Present direct hire, contract, and temporary staffing services.
• Partner with recruiters to deliver exceptional client results.
• Manage and grow a strong sales pipeline while achieving revenue goals.

Skills

Outside sales

Business development

Relationship-building

Negotiation

Self-motivated

Job description

Outside Sales & Business Development Representative

Fort Myers, FL | Full-Time

Are you a go-getter who thrives on building relationships, creating opportunities, and helping businesses solve hiring challenges?

We are seeking a motivated, solution-focused sales professional to grow our staffing and recruiting business throughout Southwest Florida. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys prospecting, networking, opening new doors, and developing long-term client partnerships.

What You'll Do

• Generate new business through cold calling, networking, referrals, and in-person client visits.
• Build relationships with business owners, hiring managers, and HR professionals.
• Identify workforce challenges and provide customized staffing solutions.
• Present direct hire, contract, and temporary staffing services.
• Partner with recruiters to deliver exceptional client results.
• Manage and grow a strong sales pipeline while achieving revenue goals.

What We're Looking For

• Proven success in outside sales, business development, or B2B sales.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated, competitive, and driven to exceed goals.
• Ability to work independently and create business opportunities.
• Staffing or recruiting industry experience is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission
• Bonus opportunities
• Benefits package and PTO
• Growth-oriented, entrepreneurial culture