Business Development Representative

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated Business Development Representative for a direct hire opportunity in Corona, CA within the staffing and employment services industry. This role is ideal for a relationship-focused sales professional who enjoys building client partnerships, matching qualified candidates to business needs, and contributing directly to revenue growth.

The Business Development Representative will support both client development and recruiting activity, making this a dynamic role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, service-driven environment. You will work with leadership and team members in a collaborative setting where performance, professionalism, training, accountability, and quality service are valued.

This opportunity offers a strong platform for growth in staffing sales, new account development, recruiting, client retention, and candidate relationship management. Success in this role comes from consistent follow-through, proactive outreach, strong communication, and a commitment to delivering outstanding results for both clients and candidates.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and maintain relationships with current and prospective clients to identify staffing needs, secure job orders, and support account growth.
- Recruit, interview, qualify, and match candidates to temporary and direct hire opportunities using company processes, systems, and tools.
- Submit qualified candidates to client job orders, prepare accurate candidate profiles, and guide clients and candidates through the hiring process.
- Perform regular client and candidate follow-up to support satisfaction, retention, placement quality, and long-term relationship development.
- Plan and prioritize daily, weekly, and monthly sales, recruiting, retention, and performance activities to meet established goals and KPIs.
- Maintain accurate documentation, attendance records, system updates, and compliance with company policies, quality standards, and procedures.

Compensation and Benefits

- Pay: $25.00 per hour 
- Employment type: Direct hire.
- Work location: Corona, CA.
- Commission eligibility is tied to required placement activity, client and candidate service, and role standards.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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Additional Skills

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Build new client relationships and support existing account retention within the staffing and employment services industry.
- Recruit, qualify, and match candidates to relevant temporary and direct hire job opportunities.
- Manage job orders, candidate submissions, hiring process communication, and post-placement follow-up.
- Consistently meet sales, recruiting, service, and performance standards.

- 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in business development, staffing, recruiting, sales, account management, or a related client-facing role.
- Strong ability to prospect, call, meet with clients, assess needs, present services, and develop long-term business relationships.
- Ability to source, interview, evaluate, and coach candidates while maintaining accurate documentation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional, responsive, and service-oriented approach.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, follow structured processes, meet deadlines, and achieve performance goals.
- Comfortable using internet search tools, applicant tracking systems, CRM tools, or company databases to support recruiting and sales activity.
- Reliable, collaborative, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively in a team-focused environment.

Preferred Qualifications

- Prior experience in the staffing, recruiting, employment agency, or workforce solutions industry.
- Experience supporting both client development and recruiting functions.
- Familiarity with temporary staffing, direct hire placements, job order management, candidate submissions, and quality follow-up processes.
- Proven success meeting sales, recruiting, retention, or revenue-related performance goals.