HVRP Sales Representative

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Veterans Sales Representative

Schedule : Part-Time | On-Site | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM | 21-Hour Work Week

Compensation : $33 hourly with limited benfits 

Program: Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP)

Purpose: A socially conscious company is seeking a job developer aka Sales Representative 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.

• 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 military veterans experiencing housing instability
• Meet with military veteran participants 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
• Limited benefits 
• Wonderful team, great work-life balance, and an opportunity to work towards an important mission of helping individuals achieve self-sufficiency