Sales Representative - NYC

Appone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K with Employer Matching After 1 Yr

Gym Membership after 1 Yr

Mission-driven team environment

Job summary

Appone in Jamaica, Queens seeks a Sales Representative to generate job opportunities and place low-income job seekers into sustainable employment. You will lead employer outreach, provide career coaching, and coordinate interviews with partner companies.

The role emphasizes building partnerships, meeting placement targets, and delivering professional, compassionate service to a diverse client base in the New York area.

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School Diploma and relevant sales experience; a 4-year degree is preferred.
• 2-4 years of business-to-business sales experience.
• Excellent negotiating, customer service, and cold calling skills.
• Passion for helping special and at-risk populations.

Responsibilities

• Identify and outreach employers with open job opportunities to generate new leads.
• Develop partnerships with employers to place program participants in jobs across industries.
• Provide career coaching, interview prep, and resume reviews for job-ready participants.
• Meet with participants to match them with available job opportunities.
• Schedule participants with employer partners for interviews and follow up on results.
• Generate sales leads and obtain referrals from current employer partnerships.
• Maintain strong relationships with employer partners and conduct on-site visits.
• Meet weekly, quarterly, and annual job placement targets.
• Manage daily schedules of site visits, appointments, and territory activities.
• Model professionalism, foster inclusiveness, and support clients toward full-time employment.

Skills

Negotiation

Customer service

Cold calling

Sales

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Salesforce familiarity

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

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.

Description

• Job Title: Sales Representative
• Location: Jamaica, Queens
• Salary: $50,000 to $60,000 Annual Salary
• Purpose: A socially conscious company is seeking a job developer aka Sales Representative (also known as Career Agent or Employment Coordinator) 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 job-ready participants
• Meet with participants and job seekers 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
• Generous Paid Time Off Package
• 401K with Employer Matching After 1 Year
• Free Gym Membership from NYSC After 1 Year
• Wonderful team, great work-life balance, and an opportunity to work towards an important mission of helping individuals achieve self-sufficiency