HVRP Sales Representative

America Works of New York Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

PTO with Vacation/Sick/Holidays

401(k) with employer matching after 1 

Team-oriented culture and mission

Job summary

America Works of New York Inc in Chicago, IL is seeking a Veterans Sales Representative to generate job opportunities for veterans and place them in sustainable employment within the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP). The role combines outreach to employers, career coaching, and interview coordination.

You will identify and cultivate employer partnerships, provide resume reviews, interview prep, and schedule interviews, aiming to meet weekly, quarterly, and annual placement targets.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; 4-year degree preferred.
• 2–4 years of B2B sales experience.
• Excellent negotiating, customer service, and cold calling skills.
• Passion for working with at-risk populations including veterans and homelessness.
• Strong communication, professional demeanor, sound judgment, and organization.
• Knowledge of workforce development and employment services a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Familiarity with Salesforce, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and outreach employers to generate leads.
• Develop partnerships to place participants in in-demand industries.
• Provide career coaching, interview prep, and resume reviews for veterans.
• Meet with veteran participants to match them with job opportunities.
• Schedule interviews and follow up with candidates.
• Generate sales leads and referrals from employer partnerships.
• Maintain relationships with employer partners and conduct on-site visits.
• Meet weekly, quarterly, and annual job placement targets.
• Manage daily schedule of site visits and territory management.
• Model professionalism and foster an inclusive environment.

Skills

Negotiation

Customer service

Cold calling

Communication

Organization

Sales

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Title

Veterans Sales Representative

Location

Chicago, IL

Salary

$60,000 Annual Salary

Schedule

Monday to Friday -9am to 5pm (On-Site)

Program

Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP)

Purpose

A socially conscious company is seeking a job developer aka Sales Representative to generate job opportunities for low-income and underserved job seekers and successfully place them in sustainable employment. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated individual with a background in Sales and Marketing 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 prep, and resume reviews for military veterans experiencing housing instability
• Meet with military veteran participants 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

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
• PTO Package (Vacation Accrual, Sick Time, Company Holidays)
• 401K with Employer Matching After 1 Year
• Wonderful team, great work-life balance, and an opportunity to work towards an important mission of helping individuals achieve self-sufficiency

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