Outside Sales

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission with uncapped earnings

Career growth and advancement

Training and support

Own book of business

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking an ambitious Outside Sales Representative in Columbus, OH. You will identify new business opportunities, meet with prospective clients, and build long-term relationships while promoting staffing solutions.

The role offers a base salary of $40,000–$50,000 per year plus commission, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and opportunities for growth within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Previous outside sales, business development, recruiting, staffing, or account management experience preferred.
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable making cold calls and initiating conversations with new prospects.
• Self-motivated, competitive, and goal-oriented.
• Ability to manage your own schedule and prioritize multiple opportunities.
• Professional demeanor and strong customer-service skills.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, referrals, email outreach, and in-person prospecting.
• Schedule and conduct meetings with prospective clients to understand their staffing needs.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients and decision-makers.
• Present staffing solutions and explain the value our agency provides.
• Develop and manage a consistent sales pipeline.
• Follow up with prospects and clients to convert opportunities into new business.
• Work closely with recruiting and operations teams to ensure client staffing needs are met.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activity, prospects, and client interactions.
• Attend networking events, business meetings, and community events to generate leads.
• Meet or exceed established sales and business-development goals.

Skills

Outside sales

Business development

Communication

Relationship-building

Cold calling

Time management

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Customer service

Job description

Outside Sales Representative

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Base Salary: $40,000–$50,000 per year + Commission
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated, outgoing Outside Sales Representative to join our growing staffing agency. This is a great opportunity for a driven sales professional who enjoys building relationships, developing new business, and helping companies find the right talent.

In this role, you will be responsible for identifying prospective clients, developing new business opportunities, maintaining strong customer relationships, and representing our staffing services to businesses in the local market.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, referrals, email outreach, and in-person prospecting.

• Schedule and conduct meetings with prospective clients to understand their staffing needs.

• Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients and decision-makers.

• Present staffing solutions and explain the value our agency provides.

• Develop and manage a consistent sales pipeline.

• Follow up with prospects and clients to convert opportunities into new business.

• Work closely with recruiting and operations teams to ensure client staffing needs are met.

• Maintain accurate records of sales activity, prospects, and client interactions.

• Attend networking events, business meetings, and community events to generate leads.

• Meet or exceed established sales and business-development goals.

Qualifications

• Previous outside sales, business development, recruiting, staffing, or account management experience preferred.

• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.

• Comfortable making cold calls and initiating conversations with new prospects.

• Self-motivated, competitive, and goal-oriented.

• Ability to manage your own schedule and prioritize multiple opportunities.

• Professional demeanor and strong customer-service skills.

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.

What We Offer

• $40,000–$50,000 base salary

• Commission opportunity with uncapped earning potential

• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule

• Opportunity for career growth and advancement

• Training and support

• A relationship-driven, team-oriented work environment

• Opportunity to build your own book of business and significantly increase your earnings

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is hungry, personable, persistent, and comfortable getting out in the field to make things happen. If you enjoy meeting people, winning new business, and being rewarded for your results, we'd like to hear from you.

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