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Business Development Rep – B2B Sales (1099) – Atlanta, GA

Lexington Talent, Atlanta, GA, United States


The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Business Development Rep to expand our client relationships in the Greater Atlanta area.

This role focuses on developing partnerships with companies that need hiring support and introducing them to our recruiting and executive search services. Once a client engagement is secured, our internal recruiting team manages candidate sourcing and fulfillment.

This structure allows you to focus primarily on business development, client acquisition, and relationship management, while our recruiting team handles the hiring process.

This position is structured as an independent contractor (1099) opportunity.

Role Overview The Business Development Executive will focus on

prospecting, client meetings, and building relationships with companies across the Atlanta business community . You will work with business owners, executives, and hiring managers to understand their hiring needs and present appropriate recruiting solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development – Identify and engage companies throughout the Greater Atlanta market.

Client Acquisition – Introduce recruiting and executive search services to businesses seeking hiring support.

Consultative Sales – Meet with decision-makers to understand hiring needs and determine the appropriate recruiting model.

Relationship Management – Develop long‑term partnerships with clients to support future hiring needs.

Pipeline Management – Track outreach, meetings, and opportunities using CRM tools.

Ideal Background

Technology or SaaS

Industrial or manufacturing

Logistics or transportation

Commercial services

Insurance or financial services

Marketing or advertising

Business services

Qualifications

2+ years of B2B sales or business development experience

Strong prospecting and relationship‑building skills

Comfortable working in a performance‑based compensation structure

Self‑motivated with strong time‑management skills

CRM experience (HubSpot, Salesforce, or similar) preferred

Professional network in the Atlanta area is a plus

Compensation This role is structured as a

1099 independent contractor position with performance‑based compensation

tied to successful client engagements.

Compensation is based on a percentage of recruiting placement fees

Typical client fees are approximately 20% of the candidate’s first‑year salary

Compensation is issued after client payment is received

Example: If a role is filled with a $55,000 salary and the placement fee is $11,000, the commission would be

30% of the placement fee .

Support & Infrastructure

Dedicated recruiting staff for candidate sourcing and screening

Administrative support for contracts and invoicing

Established recruiting delivery process

Marketing and sales materials provided

Work Structure This is an independent contractor opportunity based in the Greater Atlanta area, focused on developing relationships with local businesses through outreach, meetings, and professional networking.

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