Job Developer/BSR

Edsi-9; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

EDSI is seeking a dedicated professional in St. Louis to build relationships with local employers and support SLATE Center job seekers and programs.

You will contact employers by phone or in person, schedule meetings, introduce services, manage job orders, train employers on the order system, and help coordinate job fairs and outreach activities in the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Sales or marketing experience required.
• Proven ability to build and maintain employer relationships.
• Strong communication, presentation and networking skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple relationships.

Responsibilities

• Contact employers by phone, referral or in person to schedule face-to-face meetings.
• Introduce employers to SLATE Center services and available training programs during initial visits.
• Develop a network for potential business leads and reconnect employers who no longer utilize services.
• Post and maintain job orders in the system and monitor employer activities.
• Attend job fairs, meetings and outreach activities as required.

Skills

Sales experience

Business development

Communication skills

Public speaking

Phone outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description:Scope of Position: Build business relationships for job placement with local area employers aligned with the St Louis City/SLATE industry sectors. This includes working with the recruitment team to support and assist job seekers and employers.Salary: $45,000Essential Functions - Employer Focus:· Contact employers by phone, referral or in person to schedule face-to-face meetings· Introduce employers to SLATE Center services and available training programs during initial employer visit· Develop a network for potential business leads and reconnect employers who no longer utilize services· Act as an ambassador and concierge to the business community, developing and maintaining relationships with Chambers of Commerce, Economic Development and other business-oriented groups· Develop and distribute electronic/paper outreach materials in collaboration with SLATE Center partners, according to SLWDB policies· Generate new and recurring job openings, including those generated by serving the incumbent workforce· Train employers to use the job order system and explain how to input job orders· Enter all employer information and employer contacts into appropriate systems and monitor employer activities· Provide target estimates on goals and periodic progress reports· Represent EDSI at conferences, meetings and targeted social functions as required· Meet performance criteria on a weekly, monthly and annual basis· Post and maintain job orders in the system, enter employer services and open new business folders· Assist and set up recurrent job fairs· Attend job fairs, networking events, and community outreach activities.Essential Functions - Participant Focus:· Assess job seekers' skills, qualifications, and career goals.· Match candidates with suitable job openings based on skills and preferences.· Assist job seekers with resume writing, interview preparation, and job search strategies.· Conduct mock interviews and workshops to improve job seekers' employability skills· Create, generate and submit job ordersEducation and Experience Requirements:· Ability to prioritize tasks and document contacts· Demonstrated telephone, computer and written communication skills· Ability to build and maintain relationships with employers and job seekers.· Ability to make presentations to large groups of people· Ability to maintain flexibility as needs of contract or contractor require· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required· Sales or marketing experience required· Proficient in Microsoft Office applications· Driver’s License is requiredEDSI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.