Business Development Associate

We are looking for a people-focused, motivated team member who is interested in growing into a long-term business development role within the staffing industry. This position will focus primarily on building relationships with local businesses, generating new client opportunities, and helping grow our presence throughout the Austin area. The position will begin as an hourly role, with the goal of transitioning into a full-time position. The first 90 days will serve as a paid training and trial period at hourly pay rate that depends on experience (approx. $16-20/hr). During this time, you will learn our business, services, client base, and sales process while actively participating in business development efforts. At the 90-day review, if both parties agree the position is a good fit, a full-time base salary plus commission structure will be offered. Key Responsibilities: Business Development Identify and connect with prospective clients throughout the local market Conduct outreach by phone, email, social media, and in-person visits Make local business visits and marketing “ drops” Follow up consistently with prospective clients and maintain relationships Track leads, conversations, and follow-up activity within the sales pipeline Attend networking events, ribbon cuttings, chamber events, and other local business functions Learn client staffing needs and help identify opportunities where AtWork can provide support Assist with preparing proposals, follow-up communication, and other sales-related materials Represent AtWork professionally and confidently in the community Recruiting & Office Support, As Needed Serve as a friendly and professional point of contact for applicants and visitors Answer incoming calls and assist with applicant check-ins Support recruiters with candidate sourcing, screening, and interview scheduling as needed Follow up with applicants and assist with onboarding and pre-employment processes Help maintain accurate candidate records and support general office flow Marketing and Administrative Support Assist with social media, job advertising, and local marketing efforts Help prepare materials for client visits, networking events, and outreach campaigns Support general office operations as needed What We’ re Looking For Strong communication skills and a friendly, confident personality Comfortable starting conversations with new people in person and over the phone Self-motivated and comfortable working toward measurable goals Organized with strong follow-through Willing to learn and take initiative Comfortable working independently while also being part of a small team Professional and dependable Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment Preferred Previous customer service, sales, recruiting, or business development experience Bilingual in English and Spanish Familiarity with the local business community Interest in staffing, recruiting, sales, or relationship-based business development What Success Looks Like Consistently builds new relationships and keeps prospective clients moving through the pipeline Is comfortable getting out into the community and representing the company Demonstrates strong follow-through with calls, emails, visits, and introductions Learns our staffing services and can confidently explain how we help businesses Shows initiative and looks for opportunities rather than waiting to be told what to do Supports the recruiting team when needed while maintaining business development as the primary focus If you enjoy meeting people, building relationships, and helping businesses solve staffing challenges, we would love to meet you! AtWork is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.