Outside Sales Representative – Staffing Services

Outside Sales Representative – Staffing Services

Compensation: $60,000 – $70,000 (Uncapped Commission Structure)

Paragon Staffing is a rapidly growing staffing agency specializing in the manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, and environmental sectors. We provide clients with qualified, trained, and safety-focused personnel while offering employees meaningful career opportunities. Our mission is simple: deliver workforce solutions that help our clients grow confidently.

We are seeking an ambitious Outside Sales Representative to join our team and focus on expanding Paragon's presence across New Jersey and surrounding regions. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building relationships, driving new business, and closing deals in a competitive marketplace.

Our Core Values

• People First – we invest in relationships with clients, candidates, and employees.
• Teamwork – collaboration is key to our success.
• Innovation – we adapt to the evolving staffing landscape.
• Commitment to Growth – for our clients, our employees, and our team.
• Determination – we hustle and deliver results no matter the challenge.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business by making a minimum of 5 cold calls per week (phone or in-person).
• Secure 10+ decision-maker contacts per week and consistently set 20+ appointments.
• Self-source at least 80% of your own leads while leveraging Paragon's resources.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with HR managers, plant managers, warehouse supervisors, and decision makers across multiple industries.
• Present Paragon's staffing solutions, negotiate pricing/markups, and close client agreements.
• Collaborate with internal recruiters to ensure client needs are met quickly and effectively.
• Track activity, pipeline, and progress in CRM and provide weekly reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of successful outside sales experience – staffing industry experience strongly preferred.
• Proven track record of prospecting, cold calling, and closing deals.
• Skilled in contract negotiation and proposal development.
• Tenacity and confidence to overcome objections and win new clients.
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and meet/exceed sales goals.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

What We Offer

• Base Salary + Commission Structure ($60,000 – $70,000 Uncapped Commission Structure)
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: - PTO and paid holidays - 401(k) with company match

This is your opportunity to grow with a company where your hard work directly drives your earnings. At Paragon Staffing, you'll have the support of a dedicated recruiting team while building long-term client relationships that impact entire industries.