Business Development Specialist

Acloché; Marysville (WA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental

Paid holidays

Volunteer time off

PTO

Job summary

A staffing service company is seeking a Business Development Specialist to foster growth in Western Ohio. The ideal candidate will have extensive B2B sales experience, excellent customer service skills, and a proven track record in account management. Responsibilities include identifying clients, presenting staffing solutions, and managing client transitions. This hybrid position requires frequent in-person activities. Compensation includes a base salary with commissions and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• At least four years of related sales experience.
• Demonstrated B2B sales success.
• Staffing industry or service sales experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify prospective clients and key stakeholders.
• Meet with prospects to evaluate their workforce needs.
• Articulate and sell the features and benefits of product lines.
• Create sales presentations for review by management.
• Gather and provide market intelligence in assigned territory.
• Manage successful transitions and onboarding of new clients.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Customer service skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation experience

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

Acloche is currently seeking a Business Development Specialist to continue the growth and success of our Western Ohio markets. This will be a hybrid role requiring regular in-person activities within Central Ohio.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Extensive B2B sales and relationship-building experience.
• Previous account management experience.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated negotiation experience.

The Business Development Specialist's primary objective is to market staffing and HR services to businesses in Western Ohio. This position is also responsible for analyzing individual territory and competitors to assess possible sales leads.

RESPONSIBILITIES

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

• Identify and qualify prospective clients and the key stakeholders in the buying decision.
• Meet with prospects and clients to evaluate their workforce needs and recommend staffing solutions.
• Articulate and sell the features, benefits, and value proposition of all product lines to clients and prospects.
• Achieve key financial indicators by meeting or exceeding set criteria, including, but not limited to quotas, targets, revenue goals, etc.
• Create sales presentations, which may include written proposals, graphic representations, and/or PowerPoint slides, for review by Director of Sales and Operations.
• Conduct presentations to prospects, clients, community groups, etc.
• Assess the safety environment and accident history of prospective clients.
• Maintain a positive presence in the local marketplace through consistent participation in networking organizations and events.

COLLABORATION WITH FIELD OPERATIONS

• Manage successful transitions and on-boarding of new clients to Operations.
• Participate in all account development activities at the request of Operations.
• Gather and provide market intelligence and information about prospects, competitors, and market trends in assigned geographic territory.
• Lead negotiations with all new and existing major accounts in coordination with Operations.
• Communicate detailed recruiting needs to operations, marketing, and other stakeholders.
• Obtain clear and concise job descriptions and expectations to ensure proper associates are referred and/or assigned.
• Qualify job orders and clearly communicate client expectations related to associate skills, experience, and the timing and manner of presenting qualified candidates.
• Inform Operations about contract terms & conditions, SLAs, and client expectations.

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Lead the development and preparation of responses to RFPs, RFQ’s, and RFI’s for review by Director of Sales and Operations.
• Obtain all information required to complete credit application, staffing agreements, and contracts.
• Manage and maintain sales funnel that includes a pipeline of prospects in various stages of opportunity levels.
• Maintain accurate and thorough client and associate communications in CRM system.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• At least four (4) years of related sales experience.
• Demonstrated B2B sales success.
• Staffing industry or service sales experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; intermediate skill level in Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Administrative skills including report preparation and record-keeping.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record (daily travel throughout Western Ohio will be required).

Compensation includes base salary plus commissions and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life/disability, EAP, IRA, 529, volunteer time off, paid holidays, and PTO.