Now Hiring - Allegiant Staffing Inc - Business Development Representative in Fort Smith, AR

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Allegiant/ EAH is seeking a Business Development Sales professional to help continue growing our business in the area, as well as throughout the country. This position requires Business to Business Sales. POSITION SUMMARY: Develops business contacts and sells staffing services throughout the assigned area. Finds, closes and implements growth opportunities of moderate complexity. The most important means of interacting with customers and prospects is through face-to-face meetings. Responsible for achieving an assigned sales and profit goal. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * (External growth) Generate new clients throughout area to achieve assigned sales quota for new clients and meets expectations for profitability. * (Internal growth) Remain in contact with clients/customers to help ensure optimal customer service and customer care needs are being met. Promote organization for new opportunities for existing client growth that meets expectations for profitability. * Conduct cold calling to develop leads/appointments. * Respond to prospect and customer requests/follow-ups, lead processing and follow-up calls or emails. * Communicate weekly with management on sales pipeline. * Develop and maintain accurate and confidential sales proposals, contracts and approvals. * Ensures a seamless transition of customer responsibility to the Staffing Supervisor. * Represent company throughout the region at meetings, functions, etc. in professional manner. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITY: * In a business-to-business sales environment. * Prior track record of achievement in positions with significant accountability. * Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field, or equivalent education and experience. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Confidentiality. * Attention to detail. * Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines. * Understanding and knowledge of human resource practices, employee relations, state and federal laws, workers compensation, safety, risk and payroll/ timekeeping. * Strong computer skills in MS Office 365. Prior experience with staffing software is ideal. Ability to navigate and work with various timekeeping, and databases as well as ATS and CRM software. ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Physical Demands Some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. Required to tour prospects locations on occasion. Must be able to deal with rain, snow, and temperature extremes. Travel Frequent local and regional travel is expected for this position. Note: The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee should always act in the best interest of the company by keeping the company's core service values in mind. Why Allegiant ? WorkSource is dedicated to improving the lives of our applicants and customers, one job at a time. Our team of professionals use their extensive training and well-established relationships to pair you with new jobs and careers that match your skills. The companies of Employment Alliance Holdings Inc. are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $50,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year Benefits: * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance * Work from home Shift: * Day shift Supplemental Pay: * Commission pay Experience: * B2B sales: 2 years (Required) Work Location: In person