Sales Manager - Staffing Industry

Ascend Staffing; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company contribution

President’s Club incentive trip

Anniversary awards program

Sales training & mentorship

Telemedicine

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement into senior sales

Job summary

Ascend Staffing is seeking a Sales Manager / Inside/Outside Sales Representative / Business Development Manager in Amarillo, TX to drive new staffing opportunities through high-volume outreach, set qualified appointments, and move prospects through discovery, proposals, and closing deals.

You will research target industries, maintain CRM records, collaborate with leadership, and meet weekly activity targets while attending client meetings on-site and completing ongoing training.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of sales, lead generation, or appointment-setting experience preferred, but NOT required.
• Comfortable with high-volume outreach and achieving weekly/monthly sales activity goals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, email systems, and CRMs.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Coachable, goal-oriented, and eager to grow into a full‑cycle B2B sales professional.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-volume outbound sales outreach (calls, emails, CRM campaigns) to generate new B2B staffing opportunities to increase the company's overall gross profit.
• Set qualified appointments with prospective clients in assigned territories.
• Increase gross profit growth by moving prospects through discovery, proposals, negotiations, and closing new accounts.
• Research target industries to improve outreach and conversion rates.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, including lead status, call notes, and meeting outcomes.
• Collaborate with sales leaders to attend client meetings, prepare proposals, and close deals.
• Track and analyze weekly activity metrics, consistently meeting or exceeding targets.
• You will be required to complete 3 - 4 hours of sales development training per week (live and self-guided learning modules).
• Regular and reliable on-site attendance is an essential function of this position.

Skills

Communication skills

CRM proficiency

Multitasking

Coachable & goal-oriented

Tools

Apollo

TextKernel

Zoho CRM

Job description

What We Offer

• Competitive base pay + performance-based bonus opportunities
• Health, Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution
• President’s Club yearly incentive trip
• Anniversary awards program
• Staffing industry sales training & mentorship
• Telemedicine (Teledoc)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities into senior sales leadership

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct high-volume outbound sales outreach (calls, emails, CRM campaigns) to generate new B2B staffing opportunities to increase the company's overall gross profit.
• Set qualified appointments with prospective clients in assigned territories.
• Increase gross profit growth by moving prospects through discovery, proposals, negotiations, and closing new accounts.
• Research target industries to improve outreach and conversion rates.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, including lead status, call notes, and meeting outcomes.
• Collaborate with sales leaders to attend client meetings, prepare proposals, and close deals.
• Track and analyze weekly activity metrics, consistently meeting or exceeding targets.
• You will be required to complete 3 - 4 hours of sales development training per week (live and self-guided learning modules).
• Regular and reliable on-site attendance is an essential function of this position.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of sales, lead generation, or appointment-setting experience preferred, but NOT required
• Comfortable with high-volume outreach and achieving weekly/monthly sales activity goals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, email systems, and CRMs.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Coachable, goal-oriented, and eager to grow into a full‑cycle B2B sales professional.

Preferred (But Not Required) Experience

• Familiarity with Apollo, TextKernel, Zoho CRM, or similar sales platforms.
• Staffing industry knowledge or prior experience in a service‑based B2B environment.

Working Conditions

• Some field travel is required, including several hours of driving per week.
• Must be able to attend client meetings, deliver presentations, and represent Ascend Staffing in person.
• Overtime may be required (40+ hours per week).
• Mileage reimbursement provided according to company policy.

Why Join Ascend Staffing?

Since 1969, Ascend Staffing has been a leader in the staffing and recruiting industry, connecting businesses with the right talent and creating opportunities for workers nationwide. As a Sales Manager / Inside/Outside Sales Representative / Business Development Manager, you’ll join a team that values growth, client success, and long‑term partnerships.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Ascend Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer, embracing diversity and the inclusion of all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or genetics in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.