business development associate.

Business Development & Prospecting: Establish and execute a strategic business development plan to identify and qualify new prospects.
Cold Calling & Lead Generation: Conduct high-volume cold calling and lead generation activities to build a robust sales pipeline.
Appointment Setting: Proactively reach out to decision-makers to schedule and confirm meetings, ensuring consistent sales activity.
Client Meetings & Visits: Conduct on-site client visits and virtual meetings to build strong, long-lasting relationships with hiring managers and key stakeholders.
Needs Assessment: Listen to and diagnose workforce gaps and challenges limiting a client???s potential, offering innovative and creative employment solutions.
KPI Management: Consistently meet and exceed established Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) regarding activity volume, appointments, and sales targets.
Sales Strategy: Utilize strategic practices and market analysis to uncover revenue opportunities and maximize existing client relationships.
Documentation: Maintain exceptional documentation of all sales activities, interactions, and opportunity updates within our CRM/tech platforms.

Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills:
see required

Education:
Bachelors

Experience:
1-4 years

Qualifications:
Driven: You must possess a high level of drive, ambition, and a self-starting attitude. You are motivated by meeting and exceeding targets.
Communication: Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to navigate conversations with gatekeepers and C-suite executives alike.
Experience: 2+ years of B2B sales, outside sales, or staffing experience preferred.
Technical Proficiency: Ability to leverage technology tools for prospecting and CRM management. HubSpot, Canva, Zoom info are a plus.
Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and handle changing priorities effectively.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor???s degree (preferred, but not required if experience is strong).
Experience in staffing or related professional services.


In person, salary plus commission in Vestavia Hills

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.

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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: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).