Staffing & Recruitment Specialist — Entry-Level Sales

Surge Staffing; Strongsville (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Surge Staffing is seeking a Staffing Specialist to join our team in a full-time, permanent internal role. This entry-level position focuses on sales, customer service, and recruiting to support clients and job seekers in a fast-paced staffing environment.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of sales or customer service experience, strong communication skills, and a willingness to travel locally to client locations. Join us to build a rewarding career in staffing and workforce solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of sales and/or customer service experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in recruiting, staffing, human resources, customer service, or business development preferred.
• Leadership or supervisory experience is a plus.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to travel locally to client locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service to clients and temporary employees.
• Recruit, screen, interview, and onboard qualified candidates.
• Source candidates through job boards, resume databases, referrals, and recruiting platforms.
• Match candidate skills and experience with client staffing needs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and temporary associates.
• Conduct follow-up calls to ensure employee satisfaction and successful placements.
• Generate and develop new business opportunities through sales and networking efforts.
• Perform client service calls and outside sales visits to maintain and grow business partnerships.
• Promote Surge Staffing services and identify additional staffing solutions for customers.
• Support branch operations through administrative and data entry tasks.
• Assist with employee coaching, performance management, and retention efforts.
• Resolve employee and client concerns in a professional and timely manner.
• Support branch growth initiatives and contribute to overall revenue goals.

Skills

Sales

Customer Service

Recruiting

Communication

Multitasking

Organizational Skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Surge Staffing is seeking a Staffing Specialist to join our team in a full-time, permanent internal role. This entry-level position focuses on sales, customer service, and recruiting to support clients and job seekers in a fast-paced staffing environment.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of sales or customer service experience, strong communication skills, and a willingness to travel locally to client locations. Join us to build a rewarding career in staffing and workforce solutions.