Job Description

The Workforce Opportunity Specialist is responsible for maintaining all employer specific and employer-related activities from beginning to end. Incumbent will design a business outreach plan targeted toward meeting the needs of clients and our customer base. Core responsibilities shall include;

Develops a strong understanding of customer market dynamics and its requirements;

Understanding current employment trends and adapts to changing marketplace;

Develops a focused business outreach plan in conjunction with leadership which details activities to follow during a set timeframe;

Capable of understanding an effective communication, program vision, business model and execution strategies;

Developing loyal & long lasting client relationships through personal communication and touch backs;

Demonstrates a consultant sales approach utilizing strong communication skills to procure/maintain new employer relationships and job orders;

Adheres to all company compliance, policies, procedures & business code of ethics.

Additional responsibilities will include;

Generates leads and expands client base to include presentations promoting HC services.

Schedules and conducts presentations to demonstrate HC programs.

Prospects, qualifies and solidifies relationships, overcomes objections and closes new accounts using sales techniques to meet minimum target as specified by goals/contracts. .

Maintains existing accounts.

Maintains accurate records of all prospecting activities and updates qualifies leads through referrals; cold calls; face to face meetings; direct mail; email; and networking including employer files, marketing plans and etc..

Meets minimum targets as defined by program goals.

Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education, Skills & Experiences Required:

Associate Degree and 2 - 3 years of sales experience generating new accounts in the public or private sector. Bachelor's degree preferred.

A thorough understanding of vocational skills & career development clusters.

A proven track record of relationship building; sales generation and leveraging new business.

Experience working with substance abuse populations or and/or individuals with multiple barriers to employment.

Strong communication skills including; written and verbal and computer skills including Microsoft Office; outlook and etc.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Internet Explorer to facilitate job success.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Valid drivers license required. McDermott Center

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