Now Hiring - Account Executive in Bridgeport, CT

Engage Staffing is a general staffing and recruitment firm based in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The Account Executive will sell staffing services to businesses, growing Engage Staffing’s client base. The position will establish and maintain activities to develop and secure job orders with local businesses and coordinate client job placement activities with the Engage Staffing Recruitment team.

We are in search of someone that understands metrics and has a proven history of meeting and exceeding sales goals in a staffing agency or recruitment firm. Must be motivated, want to work in a fast-paced environment, and have an enthusiastic demeanor. Time management and organizational skills are critical for success!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following;

1. Present and demonstrate the value of staffing services to prospective clients

2. Perform prospecting activities such as cold calling, networking, and business development

3. Follow up with clients regularly to ensure needs are being met and to identify opportunities

4. Develop sales strategies and pipelines to expand the client base

5. Build and maintain lasting relationships with clients and partners

6. Compile and analyze data to spot and find industry and market trends and or changes

7. Have the knowledge and experience with forecasting and projecting sales growth

8. Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

9. Experience working with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems

10. Manage baseline contract negotiations, conflict resolution, and temporary staff issues

11. Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for own work and not required to direct or supervise other personnel but may occasionally instruct or show another employee how to perform the job
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. *2+ years experience working for a staffing/recruitment firm. *Demonstrated accomplishments relevant to the staffing/recruiting industry. Have a positive attitude, high energy, and drive to manage multiple accounts while looking for new opportunities. *Strong knowledge of social media. *Reliable transportation and willingness to travel as needed to meet with prospects and clients. *Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a four-year college. At least two years of related experience.
COMPUTER SKILLS
The ability to understand more advanced computer skills and be proficient in the advanced knowledge of software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and data management systems. The ability to define and solve technical problems.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The ability to read, speak and/or interpret Spanish is desired.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
N/A

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: On the road