Industrial Business Development Representative - New Business

Zentech Consulting offers a base salary plus commission and a clear path to growth in the Greenville/Spartanburg, SC area. This is a full-time, onsite business development role designed for someone who enjoys prospecting, building relationships, and earning results. You will work with an experienced staffing team for training and support as you develop and grow your own book of business.

Compensation: $50,000 to $80,000 per year (base salary + commission). Performance-based earnings can be uncapped, and the environment is fast-paced and performance-driven.

Responsibilities

• Prospect for new business across industrial and manufacturing-focused markets, including mechanical, distribution, logistics, and other blue-collar industries
• Identify companies that are hiring and determine where Zentech Consulting’s staffing services can create value
• Conduct outbound outreach using calls, emails, and other business development methods
• Build relationships with business owners, plant managers, HR professionals, operations managers, and hiring managers
• Schedule and run client meetings and presentations
• Understand each client’s workforce needs and recommend suitable staffing solutions
• Generate new accounts while growing existing client relationships
• Follow up consistently and move opportunities through the sales process
• Maintain accurate CRM records, including notes, contacts, opportunities, and activity
• Partner closely with the recruiting team to communicate client needs and support delivery of qualified candidates
• Develop a strong understanding of the local industrial and manufacturing market
• Meet and exceed weekly, monthly, and quarterly activity and revenue goals

Requirements

• Experience in sales, outside sales, business development, recruiting, or account management
• Experience selling to businesses or working with B2B clients
• Industrial, manufacturing, or mechanical sales experience is a major plus
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Comfort making cold calls and initiating conversations with new businesses
• Strong follow-up and organizational skills
• Ability to handle rejection and continue progressing opportunities
• A competitive, goal-oriented mindset
• Confidence speaking with business owners and decision-makers
• Ability to manage multiple prospects and opportunities at once
• Strong work ethic and willingness to do what it takes to achieve goals
• Self-starter mentality, with ownership of prospecting and follow-up

Benefits

• Base Salary + Commission
• Uncapped earning potential based on performance
• Training and support from an experienced staffing team
• Opportunity to build and grow your own book of business
• Fast-paced, challenging environment
• Advancement opportunities for high performers
• A team-oriented environment where hard work and results are recognized
• Paid time off

Location and Job Details

• Work location: In person
• Location: Greenville/Spartanburg, SC area
• Job type: Full-Time
• Technologies: CRM

Staffing experience is not required. If you have not worked in staffing before, that is okay. Zentech Consulting is also open to applicants who have sold industrial equipment, manufacturing services, machinery, safety products, material handling equipment, construction services, logistics solutions, MRO products, or other products/services to industrial businesses and can prospect, sell, build relationships, and close business. The company will teach the staffing side of the role.