Sales and Business Development Specialist

AppleOne Employment Services; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Staffing Specialist with a strong background in sales to drive growth and build client relationships. You will prospect new accounts, manage the full sales and recruitment cycle, and serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers to deliver tailored workforce solutions.

In this role, you will maintain accurate pipeline records in our CRM, perform targeted outreach, and conduct market research to identify new revenue opportunities in the

Qualifications

• Experience in B2B sales, account management, or recruitment.
• Hunter mentality with goal orientation and persistence.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-moving, metric-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business growth by prospecting, pitching, and securing new client accounts.
• Own full sales and recruitment cycle from needs analysis to sourcing and closing.
• Engage clients as trusted advisors and negotiate service agreements.
• Maintain accurate pipeline data and CRM records.
• Execute outreach campaigns and market research to uncover opportunities.

Skills

Sales Experience

Drive & Resilience

Communication

Negotiation

Organization

Job description

Are you a competitive, relationship-driven sales professional looking to build a high-earning career in the fast-paced staffing and recruitment industry? We are seeking a motivated Staffing Specialist in Tucson, AZ, who thrives on new account development, client acquisition, and driving business growth.

This role is built for dynamic professionals with sales or B2B experience who want to leverage their networking and closing skills in a people-focused environment. You’ll receive supportive leadership, intensive industry training, and a clear, merit-based path to professional advancement.

What You Will Do

• Drive New Business Growth: Prospect, pitch, and secure new client accounts while expanding relationships with existing active accounts.
• Master the Sales & Recruitment Cycle: Own the full lifecycle from identifying client workforce needs to sourcing, qualifying, and closing top-tier talent.
• Client Engagement: Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, delivering tailored workforce solutions and negotiating service agreements.
• Pipeline Management: Maintain accurate activity metrics, pipeline data, and prospect records in our CRM and applicant tracking systems.
• Outreach & Market Research: Execute targeted outreach campaigns and competitor analysis to uncover new revenue opportunities in the local market.

What We Are Looking For

• Sales Experience: Prior background in B2B sales, account management, inside sales, business development, or recruitment.
• Drive & Resilience: A hunter mentality with a strong competitive drive, goal-oriented mindset, and persistence through challenges.
• Communication & Negotiation: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to influence decision-makers and build rapport quickly.
• Organization: The ability to multitask, manage a fast-moving sales pipeline, and thrive in a metric-driven environment.