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Business Development Representative

HireQuest Inc.
Birmingham, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/4/2026

Outside Sales Representative

HireQuest Direct – Birmingham, AL

Territory: Birmingham to Montgomery, AL

Base Salary: $50,000 Uncapped Commission Performance Bonuses

Benefits: Health Benefits, Paid Time Off, Car Allowance, Cell Phone Allowance, and More

HireQuest Direct is seeking a driven, relationship-focused Outside Sales Representative to grow our staffing business throughout the Birmingham to Montgomery territory. If you enjoy building relationships, prospecting new business, and controlling your own income through uncapped commissions, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a field-based sales role where you'll spend the majority of your day meeting with business owners, project managers, and decision-makers across a variety of industries.

What You'll Do

  • Develop new business through cold calling, networking, referrals, and in-person prospecting
  • Build and maintain relationships with clients throughout the Birmingham to Montgomery market
  • Sell staffing solutions for construction, hospitality, manufacturing, warehouse, events, light industrial, and general labor clients
  • Conduct on-site visits to customer locations to understand workforce needs
  • Generate new accounts while growing existing client relationships
  • Prepare proposals, negotiate service agreements, and close new business
  • Work closely with recruiters and branch operations to ensure exceptional customer service
  • Meet and exceed weekly sales activity and revenue goals
  • Represent HireQuest professionally within the local business community

Qualifications

  • Outside sales or business development experience preferred
  • Staffing industry experience is a plus but not required
  • Experience selling to construction, industrial, hospitality, or commercial businesses is highly preferred
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
  • Comfortable with cold calling and prospecting
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Compensation & Benefits

  • $50,000 annual base salary
  • Uncapped commission
  • Performance bonuses
  • Health benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Car allowance
  • Cell phone allowance
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Career advancement opportunities within a growing national staffing company

Why HireQuest?

HireQuest Direct is one of the nation's leading staffing providers, helping businesses quickly find reliable employees while creating meaningful job opportunities in local communities. Our team is built on hustle, accountability, and exceptional customer service. If you're looking for a career where your effort directly impacts your income and advancement, this is the opportunity for you.

Apply today and help businesses across Central Alabama build stronger workforces while building a rewarding sales career with HireQuest Direct.

Salary : $50,000

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