Business Development Manager (Entry Level Sales)
OpenworkKennesaw, Georgia, United States · Posted 7 months agoDescription
About Openwork
Openwork is a high-growth, people-first staffing company reimagining what modern hiring can be. Privately owned and proudly independent, we move fast, think big, and give every team member a real seat at the table. With over 50 years of experience, we’re combining industry expertise with a fresh, innovative approach — bringing ease, accessibility, and thoughtfulness to every step of the hiring journey.
We’ve been recognized as one of SIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Companies and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner. As we continue to grow, every new hire plays a critical role in shaping our company and our future.
Why Join Us
Every internal role at Openwork is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to help build a progressive, modern staffing company from the inside out. We keep red tape to a minimum and encourage fresh ideas, bold thinking, and collaborative problem-solving. You'll be part of a close-knit, mission-driven team that values curiosity, trust, and results.
What We Offer
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Competitive base salary with monthly commissions or bonus potential
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Generous PTO and paid holidays
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Comprehensive healthcare benefits
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Dog-friendly offices (yes, really!)
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A people-first culture built on collaboration, accountability, and shared growth
If you're looking for a place where your ideas matter and your work can make a real impact, we'd love to meet you.
Business Development Manager (BDM)
Location: Kennesaw, GA
Kickstart Your Sales Career with Openwork!
Are you competitive, driven, and ready to build a long-term career in sales? Openwork is hiring a Business Development Manager (BDM), with a training model designed to set you up for success through structured onboarding, hands-on training, and real industry experience before you take full ownership of a territory.
This is the perfect opportunity for someone who wants to break into sales, grow quickly, and work with a proven team that knows how to develop top performers.
What You’ll Do as a Business Development Manager
As a BDM, you will be responsible for growing Openwork’s presence in the local market. You’ll learn how to build strong relationships, open new accounts, and partner with businesses to support their hiring and workforce needs.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Owning and growing an assigned territory
- Prospecting and meeting with business owners and hiring leaders
- Conducting discovery conversations to understand client needs
- Building long-term partnerships and bringing on new accounts
- Collaborating with operations and recruiting teams to deliver for your clients
- Driving revenue and contributing directly to branch success
This is a high-activity, relationship-focused sales role with significant opportunity for career advancement.
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary + commission
- Full benefits: medical, dental, vision
- PTO + paid holidays
- A clear promotion path into higher-level sales or leadership roles
- A supportive, people-first culture
- Hands-on leadership guidance designed to accelerate your sales career
Who You Are
You’ll thrive in this role if you’re:
- Motivated, competitive, and eager to grow
- Relationship-driven and naturally curious
- Coachable with a strong work ethic
- Looking for a company where your performance directly impacts your career path
- Interested in a long-term career in business-to-business sales
Your Launchpad to Becoming a BDM
Before stepping into the full BDM role, you’ll complete a 3–6 month training program designed to give you the industry knowledge and confidence to succeed in sales.
Your training phase begins as a Staffing Specialist, where you will:
- Learn the staffing industry from the inside out
- Understand the full candidate lifecycle and what clients value most
- Develop communication, sourcing, and problem-solving skills
- Partner directly with leadership for real coaching and guidance
- Build the operational knowledge that will make you a better BDM
This training ensures that when you step into sales, you know exactly what you’re selling and how to deliver results for your clients. You won't be thrown into sales cold, you’ll be fully equipped and supported.
About Openwork
Openwork is a people-first staffing and recruiting firm with 50+ years of experience supporting companies in light industrial, manufacturing, logistics, office, and professional sectors. Our mission: to build careers, companies, and communities, one person at a time.
Learn more at openwork.com
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