B2B Sales Manager — Staffing Growth & Profit

Ascend Staffing; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company contribution

President’s Club trip

Anniversary awards program

Sales training & mentorship

Telemedicine

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Ascend Staffing is seeking a motivated Sales Manager / Inside/Outside Sales role to drive new business in staffing. You will perform outbound outreach, prospecting, discovery, proposals, negotiations, and closing, with the goal of increasing gross profit.

The position offers training, tools, and advancement opportunities, plus benefits like health insurance, 401(k), and incentives. Field travel is required; some overtime and mileage reimbursement are provided.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of sales, lead generation, or appointment-setting experience preferred, but NOT required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, email systems, and CRMs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-volume outbound sales outreach (calls, emails, CRM campaigns) to generate new B2B staffing opportunities to increase the company’s overall gross profit.
• Set qualified appointments with prospective clients in assigned territories.
• Increase gross profit growth by moving prospects through discovery, proposals, negotiations, and closing new accounts.
• Research target industries to improve outreach and conversion rates.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, including lead status, call notes, and meeting outcomes.
• Collaborate with sales leaders to attend client meetings, prepare proposals, and close deals.
• Track and analyze weekly activity metrics, consistently meeting or exceeding targets.
• Complete 3 - 4 hours of sales development training per week (live and self-guided learning modules).

Skills

Outbound sales

B2B sales

CRM proficiency

Written & verbal communication

Organizational skills

Coachable

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Ascend Staffing is seeking a motivated Sales Manager / Inside/Outside Sales role to drive new business in staffing. You will perform outbound outreach, prospecting, discovery, proposals, negotiations, and closing, with the goal of increasing gross profit.

The position offers training, tools, and advancement opportunities, plus benefits like health insurance, 401(k), and incentives. Field travel is required; some overtime and mileage reimbursement are provided.