Job Description
This is a remote position.
About Bakken Staffing:
Bakken Staffing is a rebranded, locally owned recruitment agency with 20+ years of expertise, specializing in staffing and outplacement for the Oil & Gas, IT, and Healthcare sectors. We connect great companies with top talent across the Midwest, focusing on the unique needs of our local communities.
Position Overview:
We’re seeking driven, entrepreneurial sales professionals to join our commission-only team. In this role, you’ll identify, engage, and secure new business clients that need staffing, recruiting, or outplacement services. If you’re passionate about people, thrive in a results-driven environment, and want to control your earning potential, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Proactively identify and target new business opportunities within the Midwest region (emphasis on Williston, ND and surrounding areas).
- Conduct outbound sales activities: cold calling, emailing, networking, and attending local events.
- Build and nurture relationships with decision-makers at local companies in Oil & Gas, IT, and Healthcare.
- Present and promote Bakken Staffing’s recruitment and outplacement solutions, tailoring pitches to client needs.
- Manage the full sales cycle: prospecting, needs analysis, proposal development, negotiation, and closing.
- Maintain accurate records of sales activities and client interactions in our CRM/ATS (training provided).
- Collaborate with the recruiting team to ensure seamless client onboarding and satisfaction.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in B2B sales; staffing/recruitment industry experience is a plus, but not required.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Self-motivated, disciplined, and comfortable working remotely or independently.
- Familiarity with the Midwest business landscape is highly desirable.
- Ability to meet or exceed sales targets in a commission-only environment.
- Tech-savvy; able to quickly learn CRM/ATS tools and virtual meeting platforms.
Compensation:
- 100% commission-based structure – unlimited earning potential.
- Generous commission rates on closed deals (details provided during interview).
- Flexible schedule – work from anywhere within our service area.
- Performance incentives and bonuses for top producers.
- 10% discount available for clients who subscribe to ongoing services – a great selling point!
Why Bakken Staffing?
- Local brand with a long-standing reputation and deep community roots.
- Niche market focus (Oil & Gas, IT, Healthcare) with a large, active candidate database.
- Supportive leadership and a collaborative, no-drama team environment.
- Opportunity to make a real impact on local businesses and job seekers.
Job Tags
Full time, Local area, Remote job, Flexible hours,