Workforce Development Manager

Building Talent Foundation; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Full benefits package

Remote flexibility

Growth pathways

Job summary

A workforce development organization is seeking a dynamic Engagement Manager to build relationships with builders and trade contractors in the Charleston area. This role focuses on securing job vacancies, connecting vetted candidates to real jobs, and nurturing long-term partnerships. Candidates should possess 5–10 years of relevant experience and demonstrate strong sales and relationship management skills. Join a mission-driven team to make a significant impact in residential construction by addressing workforce shortages.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in sales, business development, staffing, or employer partnerships.
• Experience in construction, staffing, or military recruiting is a big plus.
• Demonstrated ability to turn contacts into long-term partners.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with builders & trade contractors.
• Secure job vacancies and hiring commitments.
• Match vetted candidates to available job roles.
• Develop relationships with schools and workforce experts.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship management

Outreach and partnerships

Organizational skills

Trust building

Job description

Hybrid in the Charleston, South Carolina Area | Residential Construction Workforce | High-Impact, Relationship-Driven Role

Building Talent Foundation (BTF) is growing — and we’re looking for a dynamic, relationship-driven Engagement Manager to help builders and trade contractors hire the skilled talent they need to keep building America’s homes.

If you thrive on outreach, partnerships, sales, and making a measurable difference, this role is for you.

What You’ll Do

As BTF’s primary employer-facing leader, you will:

Build relationships with builders & trade contractors

Meet hiring managers, superintendents, shop leaders, HR teams — and become their go-to talent partner.

Secure job vacancies & hiring commitments

Drive employer outreach, obtain open roles, understand project needs, and deliver job orders to our recruiting team.

Match vetted candidates to real jobs

Work with a Recruiting Coordinator who sources & screens candidates — you make the match, manage interviews, and close the hire.

Ensure employers continue hiring, month after month. Turn one-time contacts into long-term partners.

Develop meaningful relationships

With schools, employers, candidates, and other experts in the workforce development community.

This is a sales + account management + placement role — not a sourcing role.

• Have 5–10 years in sales, business development, staffing, job development, or employer partnerships
• Love meeting people, making connections, and closing commitments
• Are disciplined, persistent, and energized by outreach targets
• Enjoy seeing your work turn into real jobs for real people
• Know how to build trust with decision-makers
• Are organized, professional, and strong with follow-through
• Experience in construction, staffing, or military recruiting = big plus

Why This Work Matters

Residential construction faces massive workforce shortages — over 400,000 open roles nationwide.

✔ Builders and contractors hire faster

✔ Jobseekers access life-changing careers

✔ Communities grow their skilled workforce

And every hire you help make genuinely changes someone’s life.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary + performance bonus
• Full benefits package
• Remote flexibility with local travel
• Mission-driven, supportive culture
• Growth pathways within employer partnerships, workforce strategy, and regional leadership

Apply Now!

Join us in building the workforce of the future!

If you’re motivated by relationships, impact, and results — we want to meet you.

Job Type: Full-time

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a valid Driver's License and reliable transportation?