Hyre · 4 days ago
Independent Business Development Representative (BDR) – Community & Relationship Growth
Hyre is a company focused on helping businesses reclaim time and scale smarter by providing elite global talent. They are seeking an Independent Business Development Representative to build relationships with business owners and community leaders in Kansas City and across the U.S., focusing on authentic connections and strategic outreach.
Responsibilities
Build authentic relationships with business owners, founders, and executives locally and nationally
Actively participate in the Kansas City business ecosystem: chambers, associations, networking groups, and community events
Sell to companies across the United States, with opportunities to engage prospects in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and other markets
Attend company-sponsored events, conferences, and off-site meetings as needed (travel expenses paid)
Generate opportunities through in-person conversations, referrals, warm introductions, and strategic outreach
Identify and cultivate strategic referral partners and centers of influence
Set and participate in qualified meetings for deeper discovery conversations
Track relationships, follow-ups, and pipeline in a CRM with strong discipline
Represent Hyre professionally at all meetings, events, and travel engagements
Qualification
Required
Proven experience in relationship-based business development, outside sales, partnerships, or consulting
Confidence and credibility in face-to-face business conversations
Ability to manage a mix of local relationship-building and national/international deal development
Strong follow-up, organization, and pipeline management skills (CRM discipline is required)
Entrepreneurial mindset with comfort operating autonomously
Willingness to attend local events regularly and travel periodically for company-sponsored events
Professional presence and high integrity
Preferred
Experience in staffing, professional services, or B2B consulting
Benefits
Competitive base salary
Uncapped performance-based commission
Clear growth path into Senior BD, Partnerships, or Sales Leadership
Company-paid travel to strategic events and conferences