US Bench Sales Recruiter

Pragma Edge Software Services; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Pragma Edge Software Services in Hyderabad seeks a Bench Sales Recruiter to market bench consultants (H1B, OPT, GC, US Citizens) to clients and partners across the United States. The role focuses on submitting consultants, negotiating rates, and closing roles efficiently via networking.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in US IT bench sales, strong knowledge of US tax terms and visa categories, and experience with major job portals. Willingness to work US shift timings is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline (preferred, not mandatory).
• 3+ years in US IT Bench Sales; freshers with strong communication may be considered for trainee roles.
• Strong understanding of US tax terms (W2, C2C, 1099) and visa categories (H1B, OPT, CPT, GC, USC, EAD, TN).
• Proven experience with job portals (Dice, Monster, CareerBuilder, LinkedIn Recruiter, etc.).
• Negotiation and interpersonal skills; ability to build a network of vendors quickly.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Experience with ATS/CRM tools (Zoho) preferred.
• Willingness to work US shift timings.

Responsibilities

• Market bench consultants to vendors, primes, and direct clients.
• Develop and maintain a network of vendors and partners via cold calling, portals, and social media.
• Regularly update and broadcast resumes (hotlist) to vendors via email and job boards.
• Submit consultants for suitable roles and follow up on submissions.
• Negotiate rates with vendors/clients and close positions within deadlines.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews between consultants and clients/vendors.
• Maintain the bench sales tracker/ATS with real-time submission status.
• Build and maintain relationships with Tier-1 and preferred vendors.
• Work with recruitment delivery to understand consultant skills and availability.
• Handle rate negotiations, paperwork, and onboarding coordination.
• Use Dice, Monster, CareerBuilder, LinkedIn Recruiter, etc. to identify requirements.
• Stay updated on US tax terms and visa immigration basics for placements.

Skills

Bench Sales

US IT Staffing

Negotiation

Networking

Zoho ATS

US tax terms

Visa categories

Job portals

Self-motivation

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Dice

Monster

CareerBuilder

LinkedIn Recruiter

Zoho

Job description

Job Information

• Job Title: Bench Sales Recruiter (US IT Staffing)
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Shift: US Shift (typically evening/night shift if hiring from outside the US)
• Experience Level: 3+ Years

About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven Bench Sales Recruiter to market our bench consultants (H1B, OPT, GC, US Citizens, etc.) to clients, prime vendors, and implementing partners across the United States. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in submitting consultants, negotiating rates, and closing positions quickly through effective networking and relationship building.

Key Responsibilities

• Market bench consultants (H1BOPTCPTGCUSCEAD) to prime vendors, implementation partners, and direct clients
• Develop and maintain a strong network of vendors, prime vendors, and implementation partners through cold calling, job portals, and social media (LinkedIn, etc.)
• Regularly update and broadcast consultants' resumes (hotlist) to vendors via email and job boards
• Submit consultants for suitable job requirements and follow up on submissions
• Negotiate rates with vendorsclients and close positions within deadlines
• Coordinate and schedule interviews between consultants and clientsvendors
• Maintain and update the bench sales tracker/ATS with real-time submission status
• Build and maintain relationships with Tier-1 vendors and preferred vendors
• Work closely with the recruitment delivery team to understand consultant skill sets and availability
• Handle rate negotiations, paperwork, and onboarding coordination
• Utilize job portals such as Dice, Monster, CareerBuilder, LinkedIn, Indeed, and internal databases to identify requirements
• Stay updated on US tax terms (W2, C2C, 1099), visa types, and immigration basics relevant to placements

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline (preferred, not mandatory)
• 3+ years of experience in US IT Bench Sales (freshers with strong communication skills may also be considered for trainee roles)
• Strong understanding of US tax terms (W2, C2C, 1099) and visa categories (H1B, OPT, CPT, GC, USC, EAD, TN)
• Proven experience working with job portals (Dice, Monster, CareerBuilder, LinkedIn Recruiter, etc.)
• Negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build a strong network of vendors and prime vendors quickly
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Experience with ATS/CRM tools (Zoho) preferred
• Willingness to work in US shift timings

Preferred Skills

• Existing databasenetwork of Tier-1 vendors and prime vendors
• Experience marketing consultants across various technologies (IT, Engineering, Healthcare, etc.)
• Strong follow-up and closing skills