Business Development Partner (Commission-Only) — Talent & Workforce Advisory

Northwest Talent Solutions, LLC Location: Remote (US) Type: Independent Contractor / 1099 · Commission-Only · Uncapped Earnings

About Northwest Talent Solutions:

Northwest Talent Solutions is a boutique workforce transformation and talent advisory firm founded by Nikita R. Steals, a 20+ year enterprise talent executive whose career includes VP, Global Tech Talent Acquisition at Capital One, leading AWS's largest TA transformation at Amazon, and Senior Director of Global TA at Conduent. Her work has driven a 66% tech org expansion contributing to $2B+ in revenue growth, a 72% global technical hiring increase, and $17M in HR operating cost savings — and has been featured in USA News, CEO Weekly, and Authority Magazine.

We help CEOs, CHROs, and founders at growth-stage companies modernize how they attract, hire, organize, and scale talent — through executive search, fractional talent leadership, recruiting operations redesign, and AI-enabled recruiting audits.

The Opportunity:

We're looking for a Business Development Partner to open doors into CEO, CHRO, and VP People conversations and close new client engagements. This is a 100% commission role with no cap on earnings — you're selling an established, credentialed practice with a track record and national press behind it, not building a pipeline from zero credibility.

This role is a fit for someone who already has relationships in HR/talent leadership circles, or who has sold staffing, RPO, HR tech, or consulting services before and wants to build a book of business on their own terms.

What You'll Do:

• Identify and engage CEOs, CHROs, founders, and VP People at growth-stage and mid-market companies
• Represent NWTS's service lines — executive search, fractional talent leadership, recruiting ops redesign, and AI-enabled recruiting audits — using approved messaging and case studies
• Manage outreach and initial qualification conversations, then bring the founder in to close
• Maintain a visible pipeline and provide regular updates on prospecting activity and deal status
• Help identify which NWTS service is the right fit for each prospect's stage and needs

What We're Looking For:

• Proven business development or sales experience, ideally in staffing, RPO, HR tech, executive search, or B2B consulting services
• Existing network or credibility with CHRO, VP People, or founder/CEO audiences
• Comfortable operating independently in a commission-only structure, without a base salary or draw
• Strong written and verbal communication — you'll often be the first impression of the firm
• Self-directed; no junior coordinators or sales infrastructure — you're working directly with the founder

Compensation:

• 100% commission, uncapped, on deals you originate
• Commission rates vary by engagement type (executive search, project-based advisory, or recurring fractional retainers) and are outlined in the partner agreement
• Paid upon client payment of invoice
• No base salary, draw, or benefits — this is an independent contractor arrangement

Why Partner With NWTS:

• Established credibility: Fortune 500 and hyper-growth pedigree (Capital One, Amazon), national press recognition, and real client case studies to sell with
• Boutique, not agency volume: a limited client roster means your conversations carry real weight
• AI-native positioning: an actively differentiated, modern offering in a crowded advisory market
• Direct access: you work directly with the founder — no layers, no red tape

How to Apply:

Apply through this posting, and send a brief note on your relevant BD/sales background and the networks or industries you're most connected to, along with your resume or LinkedIn profile.