Director of Sales

LHH; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k plan

Paid time off and holidays

Paid parental leave

Commuter benefits

Job summary

A recruiting and staffing firm is seeking a Talent Partner in Seattle, WA to lead the Sales team. This role involves developing staff, sourcing candidates, and achieving revenue goals. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in managing a profit center in the staffing industry. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $200,000 to $275,000 with comprehensive benefits including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 5 years prior experience managing a profit center.
• 4 years relevant direct hire/staffing industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and coach division personnel.
• Source candidates and participate in the selection process.
• Motivate staff to achieve individual and division goals.
• Manage client and candidate relationships.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and employment laws.
• Participate in community organization involvement.

Skills

Leadership ability in both in-office and virtual environment

Effective communication skills

Ability to establish and maintain relationships

Problem evaluation and judgment

Collaborative work style

Knowledge of leadership practices

Knowledge of laws and regulations

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job description

Be among the first 25 applicants.

Talent Partner/ Direct Sourcing /Negotiation/ Relationship Builder

MUST BE LOCATED IN THE SEATTLE AREA! This is a newly created role to develop and grow our Sales team!

SUMMARY

The Sales Director is responsible for the growth, maintenance, development and profitability of our Sales Division. The Director will maintain his or her own book of business while successfully leading his or her team to meet practice area and division revenue and profitability goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for leading, developing and coaching division personnel, to include performance improvement measures or, if necessary, terminations, in both in person and virtual environments.
• Actively source candidates for internal opportunities; participate in the selection process as required.
• Lead and motivate staff to achieve market, division and individual goals.
• Drive personal GP, as well as managing the activity and results of division personnel.
• Conduct daily and weekly staff and training meetings, as well as periodic business review meetings.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other producing directors/market directors to ensure coverage on all client orders.
• Utilize forecasting and forecasting compliance to increase division revenue, gross profit and direct contribution.
• Execute on the business strategy; direct staff and conducts outbound sales activities to build revenue and GP dollars.
• Solicit new business and develop the existing client base through marketing efforts and inside sales activities.
• Monitor and control division expenses and credit & collections processes.
• Effectively manage all client and candidate relationships.
• Maintain knowledge of industry, economic trends, local market and competitors.
• Develop solutions regarding client-related issues to ensure client satisfaction and execute on same.
• Ensure company policy, as well as federal, state and local employment law compliance.
• Exhibit the LHH RS US 5Hs of Honesty, Human connection, Helpfulness, Hope and Hustle in all working relationships with colleagues, clients, candidates and vendors.
• Lead participation efforts in community and professional organization involvement.
• Interface with Corporate Office.
• Provide management and career counseling to candidates.
• Participates in special projects and performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree or a business-related field or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• 5 years prior experience managing a profit center.
• 4 years relevant direct hire/staffing industry experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

• Proven leadership ability in both an in office and virtual environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to proactively establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to evaluate information, identify key issues and formulate conclusions based on sound, practical judgment, experience and common sense.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and staff to create a results-driven, team-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of and the ability to apply sound leadership practices, including developing employees by inspiring, encouraging and providing constructive feedback to improve performance.
• Ability to interpret and apply related federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

BENEFITS

Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance; short-term and long-term disability; additional voluntary benefits; commuter benefits; wellness plans; and a 401k plan or a non-qualified deferred compensation plan. Available paid leave includes Personal Time Off (PTO) on an accrual basis up to 152 hours a year, 10 Paid Holidays, 1 Community Service Day, and up to 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave. PTO and holiday hours are prorated based on hire date within the calendar year.

LOCATION AND SALARY

Location: Seattle, WA | Salary: $200,000.00 – $275,000.00 (Full-time)

SENIORITY LEVEL

Director

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Full-time

JOB FUNCTION / INDUSTRY

• Sales and Management
• Human Resources Services and Staffing and Recruiting

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