Business Development Representative

Business Development Representative

Full Time

HireQuest Direct - Knoxville

Minimum amount, $50,000.00 per year (Base Salary + Upcapped Monthly Commission Potential)

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT – CONSTRUCTION STAFFING

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT – CONSTRUCTION STAFFING

If you love building relationships, thrive in the construction world, and aren’t afraid to knock on doors to win business, this role is for you. And if you’re ready for a new, fast-paced career in an industry that’s always growing—we’ll train you.

HireQuest Direct is seeking a driven, people-focused Business Development professional to expand our footprint and deliver workforce solutions to contractors who need reliable crews right now. You’ll be offering a service that solves real, everyday challenges for construction leaders.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and nurture relationships with general contractors, subcontractors, project managers, and job site leaders
• Make regular in-person visits to job sites and client offices
• Win new accounts and grow existing partnerships
• Work closely with operations to ensure job site coverage and exceptional service
• Manage a territory and book of business with independence—start and end your day from home once trained
• Attend industry networking events: golf tournaments, clay shoots, association meetings, lunch & learns, etc.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive base salary + uncapped commissions
• Monthly performance bonuses, incentives, and opportunities for recognition
• Company vehicle
• Company card for client lunches, networking, and sales activities
• Full benefits package: medical, dental, 401(k), paid time off
• Strong operational support—our teams know how to deliver quality talent
• Ongoing training and clear opportunities for career growth within a nationwide organization

What You Bring

• Experience in staffing, construction, or skilled trades sales is great—but not required
• Comfortable visiting active construction sites and speaking with field leadership
• Clean MVR
• Experience interacting successfully with all types of people and backgrounds
• Excellent customer service with a sense of urgency
• Self-motivated, competitive, and energized by face-to-face selling
• Strong organization, follow-through, and goal-oriented work style
• Basic computer and communication platform skills (CRM, email, text outreach)