ocation: Knoxville, TN 37923 (On-site)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $60,000 Annually + Commission

Company Introduction:

This opportunity is with a nationally established staffing firm with over 30 years of success delivering workforce solutions to the light-industrial and manufacturing sectors. Recognized for its competitive, performance-driven culture and award-winning teams, the organization provides a fast-paced environment where ambitious professionals can excel and advance. This position is ideal for an accomplished staffing sales leader seeking to take full ownership of a branch operation and drive sustained business growth.

Role Overview:

The Branch Sales Leader is responsible for overseeing all aspects of branch performance, with an emphasis on business development, client retention, and team leadership. This role functions as a true player-coach—balancing strategic management with hands-on sales execution. The Branch Sales Leader will cultivate new business opportunities, expand key client partnerships, and mentor a team of recruiters to achieve branch goals.

Success in this position requires a strong entrepreneurial mindset, exceptional relationship-building skills, and a track record of exceeding sales and profitability targets in a competitive staffing environment.

Core Responsibilities:

1. Drive new business through prospecting, cold calling, networking, and client visits.
2. Grow existing accounts by introducing additional staffing solutions.
3. Act as a player-coach: lead a small recruiter team while managing your own client portfolio.
4. Oversee recruiting operations for temp and temp-to-hire placements.
5. Deliver on individual and branch sales goals.
6. Track competitor moves and market trends.
7. Natural leaders but strong hunters — proactive and driven
8. Great attitude and high energy
9. Enjoys field prospecting (driving around pulling doors)
10. Staffing industry experience is a plus

Required Background:

1. 2–3+ years of staffing industry sales (light-industrial or manufacturing strongly preferred).
2. Track record of exceeding sales quotas.
3. Leadership ability — comfortable coaching a small team.
4. Confident cold caller and strong in face-to-face client interactions.
5. Hungry, competitive, and driven by results.

Compensation & Perks:

1. Base salary $60K plus uncapped commission potential (six-figure earnings achievable in the second year).
2. 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
3. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
4. Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage.
5. Paid time off including vacation, personal days, and holidays.
6. Cell phone reimbursement, mileage allowance, and paid travel expenses.
7. Referral incentives and career advancement opportunities.
8. Ability to inherit and expand an established client portfolio after milestone achievements.

Benefits:

1. 401(k) matching
2. Dental insurance
3. Health insurance
4. Mileage reimbursement
5. Opportunities for advancement
6. Paid time off
7. Paid training
8. Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Skills

• Drive new business
• Grow existing accounts
• Act as a player-coach
• Oversee recruiting operations
• Deliver on individual and branch sales goals.
• Track competitor moves and market trends.
• Natural leaders but strong hunters — proactive and driven
• Great attitude and high energy
• Enjoys field prospecting (driving around pulling doors)
• Staffing industry experience is a plus