This is a remote position.
We are seeking an experienced Independent Business Development Representative (1099) to partner with us on a commission-only revenue-share basis. This role is ideal for sales professionals who excel at outbound prospecting opening employer relationships and generating qualified hiring opportunities without salary draw or guaranteed income.
As an Independent Business Development Representative you are responsible for identifying engaging and qualifying employer clients. You control how you prospect and initiate conversations while we support closing and delivery through our recruiter network once accounts are onboarded. This role has no cap on outreach qualified accounts or earnings.
Key Responsibilities
Prospect and engage employer clients across multiple industries
Identify and qualify hiring decision-makers and influencers
Conduct discovery conversations to uncover hiring needs and urgency
Present recruiting services (contingent exclusive retained)
Support job intake calls and define role requirements with hiring managers
Convert qualified prospects into signed onboarded clients
Maintain ongoing client relationships to generate repeat hiring activity
Coordinate with recruiters on approved job orders
Support offer discussions and placement completion
Maintain accurate client deal and placement records in CRM/ATS platforms
Requirements
Proven experience in B2B sales staffing sales business development or recruiting
Strong prospecting qualification and relationship-building skills
Ability to independently source and qualify employer opportunities
Familiarity with CRM and ATS platforms (e.g. Salesforce HubSpot Workday iCIMS Lever ADP SAP PeopleSoft)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously
Comfortable operating in a commission-only environment
Compensation Structure (Revenue Share Only)
Compensation is paid as 30% of gross placement revenue generated from your accounts
Paid only on successful collected placements
No hourly pay salary draw retainer or guaranteed income
Placement fees are typically 18%25% of candidate salary
Commission payout issued per agreed placement terms
Example
$100000 candidate salary
20% placement fee $20000
Business Development Representative earns 30% $6000 per placement
Independent Contractor Classification
This is a 1099 independent contractor role not employment
Business Development Representative controls schedule prospecting methods and tools
Business Development Representative is responsible for taxes insurance and business expenses
No benefits PTO or employment guarantees
Why Partner With Us
Fully remote and flexible engagement
Unlimited income potential with no client caps
Results-driven transparent commission structure
Dedicated recruiter support for delivery
Opportunity to build a long-term book of business
Ongoing collaboration opportunities for top performers