Job Overview A socially conscious company in Washington, DC is seeking a candidate with skills in sales/marketing to generate job opportunities for low-income and underserved job seekers, facilitate customer-facing trainings to build interview and work skills, and successfully place job seekers in sustainable employment. Seeking reps who has more of a business mindset and KPI/quotas experience, rather than those with primarily counseling or support-oriented backgrounds.

The position is TEMP-TO-PERM (4-5months). The shift is Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated individual who is passionate about landing new job orders and accounts, providing career advice to marginalized job seekers, and matching them to open opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Identify and outreach employers with open job opportunities to generate new leads
Develop partnerships with employers to help program participants find jobs in a variety of in-demand and growing industries
Provide career coaching/counseling, interview preparation, and resume reviews for job-ready participants
Conduct training sessions for clients to build workplace skills, professional communication, and interview readiness
Facilitate workshops and group sessions on resume writing, job search strategies, and career development
Meet with participants and job seekers to match them with available job opportunities
Schedule participants with employer partners for interviews and conduct ongoing follow-up
Generate sales leads and obtain referrals from current employer partnerships
Establish and maintain strong relationships with employer partners, including conducting on-site visits to ensure quality of service and generate additional job orders
Meet weekly, quarterly, and annual job placement numbers
Effectively manage a daily schedule of site visits, appointments, and overall territory management
Model professionalism and inclusiveness, cultivate a safe environment for career development, and motivate clients to find full-time employment

Desired Qualifications

Minimum of High School Diploma and relevant sales experience, 4-year degree preferred
Two to four (2-4) years of experience with Business-to-Business Sales
Excellent negotiating, customer service, and cold calling skills
Passion for working with special and at-risk populations, including but not limited to public assistance recipients, justice-involved individuals, persons with mental and/or physical disabilities, military veterans, and individuals experiencing homelessness
Strong communication skills, professional demeanor, sound judgment, and strong organizational skills
Understanding of workforce development, employment services, and adult education a definite plus
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $28.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

Are you willing to work Temp To Perm?

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

B2B sales: 2 years (Required)
working with special and at-risk populations: 2 years (Preferred)
Negotiating and Cold Calling: 2 years (Required)
Workforce development/Employment services: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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