Sales Development Representative - US Staffing

About the role

Huzzle connects talent with companies across the UK, US, Canada, Europe and Australia, and its client is a high-growth talent solutions and recruitment firm offering direct placements. It is looking for a high-energy, results-driven Sales Development Representative to build the pipeline for its direct placement staffing business. The role involves high-volume outreach and engagement with key decision-makers, and can evolve into a full-cycle Business Development or Account Management position as the company expands into RPO services in 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct high-volume outbound prospecting, including 80-100 calls per day.
• Manage and nurture leads through the entire outreach lifecycle via HubSpot CRM.
• Use LinkedIn Sales Navigator and Apollo to identify and engage key stakeholders.
• Set 5-7 qualified appointments per week for the sales team.
• Run multi-channel sequences with professional email follow-ups and social selling.
• Overcome objections, navigate gatekeepers and pitch the value of direct placement services.
• Keep detailed records of all activity and prospect interactions in the CRM.

Required profile

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience as an SDR/BDR specifically in the staffing industry.
• Mandatory direct placement sales experience (this is a sales role, not a recruiting role).
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding KPIs and appointment-setting targets.
• Located in the US and able to work in the Eastern Timezone.
• Exceptional English communication skills, able to think on your feet during cold calls.
• Resilient mindset with a high tolerance for rejection.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency with HubSpot, LinkedIn Sales Navigator and prospecting tools such as Apollo.
• Lead generation and managing complex email sequences.
• Knowledge of RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing) models.

What we offer

• Fully remote role with flexible working hours.
• Work with high-growth international companies.
• Career progression to Account Executive and beyond.
• Performance-based bonuses and incentives.
• Ongoing training, mentorship and sales development support.