Spherion Staffing & Recruiting is seeking an energetic Business Development Associate for a confidential full time position at a private company to help drive our sales and grow the business. You will attract new clients and build solid relationships with them while maintaining existing relationships. Work includes making calls to set appointments, conducting discovery with clients, and helping to develop solutions to meet their needs. Other duties will include market research, developing business strategies and pitches, managing a variety of projects, and identifying new business opportunities.
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The successful applicant will be resourceful, organized and motivated to increase sales, enhance the company's reputation, and look for new and creative ways to market our products. A background in business-to-business sales is strongly desirable.
Responsibilities:
- Making phone calls, emails, networking, and other social media activities to reach prospective clients
- Maintaining prospective client databases and tracking contact information and activity
- Developing and implementing sales strategies, client service and retention plans, and analyzing sales data to inform or update marketing strategies.
- Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines.
- Identify new business opportunities and partners.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with various levels of management, staff, and clients.
Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Skills:
1 - 2 years' relevant work experience in business development or similar field preferred.
Education:
Bachelors
Experience:
1-4 years
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in business management, marketing, or related field.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure.
- Strong organization and project management skills.
- Friendly and personable demeanor.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel or Google Apps Docs and Sheets, website proficiency. Technological literacy.
Apply to this Job Posting for immediate consideration. The company offers benefits, competitive pay, and a tremendous opportunity for growth!
Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, and an incentive and recognition program (all benefits are based on eligibility).
For certain assignments, Covid-19 vaccination and/or testing may be required by Spherion's client or applicable federal mandate, subject to approved medical or religious accommodations. Carefully review the job posting for details on vaccine/testing requirements or ask your Spherion representative for more information.