Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Sales Representative
Location: Manhattan (herald Square)
Compensation: $50,000 to $60,000 annual salary
Schedule: Monday-Friday either 8:30-4:30pm or 9-5pm (per coverage needs), in-office
Purpose: America Works of New York, Inc., a socially conscious company, is seeking a job developer aka Sales Representative for a workforce development program in Manhattan, NYC. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated individual with a background in sales and marketing who is passionate about generating job openings with employers, providing career advice to low-income and underserved job seekers, and matching them with 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 prep, and resume reviews for job-ready participants
- Meet with participants and job seekers to match them with available job opportunities
- Schedule participants with employer partners for interviews, conduct on-going follow-up with candidates sent on job interviews
- 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 motivated clients to find full-time employment
Requirements
- Final candidate must be able to successfully complete and pass a federal background check (Social Security Administration Suitability Process)
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)
- Familiarity with Salesforce, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint preferred
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off Package (10 Days Personal/Sick Time, 10 Days Vacation Time)
- 401K with Employer Matching After 1 Year
- Free Gym Membership at New York Sports Club After 1 Year
- Wonderful team, great work-life balance, and an opportunity to work towards an important mission of helping individuals achieve self-sufficiency