Now Hiring - VABIR - Business Account Manager in Springfield, VT

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Cover Letter and Resume Required Are you ready for the work you do to make a significant impact on people's lives? Ready to be part of a strong and effective team? Looking for an opportunity to serve your community? Join VABIR - the Vermont Association of Business, Industry and Rehabilitation in our programs to support Vermonters with Disabilities & other barriers in reaching their career goals. Our Business Account Manager Team serves in 16 offices throughout Vermont leading the local workforce partner employment teams. We act as a bridge to employers and qualified individuals to facilitate a good placement for both the employer and the jobseeker. Working to make connections with employment team members to provide necessary support to help achieve a successful outcome for both parties. Position Specifics : Full-Time, 40 hours per week, hybrid position located in Springfield, VT To learn more about the great work we do please visit [please apply online] To learn more about our partner organization HireAbility Vermont, please visit Home - HireAbility [please apply online] The VABIR Business Account Manager is responsible for employer outreach and business relationships in a local community. They are the Workforce Partner Team representative to community partners, state agencies and the local business community. This meaningful work includes these specific responsibilities: Account Management * Working in collaboration with local Workforce Partner members * Facilitate the tracking and maintenance of account activity to ensure regular and sustained relationship building with business customer * Resolve all issues related to employer concerns, and will provide regular feedback to the local Workforce Partners Team on what employers are sharing regarding their expectations, preferences and needs. * Provide and/or coordinate any training requested by businesses. Business Development * Conduct face-to-face meetings with local and regional employers to develop relationships that will lead to employment opportunities for workforce partner candidates. * Work with employers to identify staffing patterns, skill requirements, support needs, training preferences and other profiles necessary to develop a solutions-based approach to meeting their needs. * Responsible for facilitating ongoing relationships between area businesses and members of the Workforce Partner Team. * Developing relationships with key business groups including Chambers of Commerce, SHRM chapters, business round-tables, Rotary groups and other organizations will be a priority for the Business Account Manager. * The primary responsibility of the Business Account Manager will be to facilitate equal access to, and consistent collaboration with, local employers for all Employment Team partners. * In addition to broad marketing activities in the community, the Business Account Manager will also be responsible for exploring and developing opportunities in certain sectors based on feedback from Employment Team partners. Existing Business Relationships * Where relationships with businesses have already been developed, the Business Account Manager will facilitate discussions within the team to identify the best ways to build on those relationships. Local Marketing and Outreach * The Business Account Manager works with their respective Workforce Partner Team to develop coordinated marketing plans in consultation with the HireAbility VT Employment Services Manager. * Local marketing plans will be aligned with the overall Workforce Partners marketing strategy. * The Business Account Manager, working in collaboration with the Employment Team, will identify media outlets and negotiate media placement. Working with contracted marketing firm(s), Employment Teams will develop materials for local dissemination that are consistent and effective. * Responsible for maintaining and/or overseeing the maintenance of systems to track these efforts within the Salesforce environment. Regular reports on such activities will also be a required duty. Salesforce Management * The Business Account Manager will be responsible for establishing and maintaining the local office Salesforce database in his or her region. Minimum qualifications: Education & Experience * Associate degree in a human service or business-related field preferred. Alternatively, 2 years of relevant employment or a combination of education and employment from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired. * Reliable and consistent transportation - light regional travel is required. * Background check required. Application Process: Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply through [please apply online] Please include both a Cover Letter and Resume which address the qualifications to this position. Benefits: At VABIR our compensation goes well beyond the salary offered. We are proud to offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package to support our team members. Benefits include: - Health insurance - Dental insurance - Employee assistance program - Flexible spending account - Life insurance - Paid time off - Parental leave - Professional development assistance - Retirement plan - Vision insurance Schedule: Our team members enjoy the flexibility and support that a hybrid work environment provides. In partnership with their team and supervisor, employees develop a schedule which can combine in-office, home office, and community site work to best meet the needs of our program participants and employees. Work is typically completed in a traditional 8-hour day on a Monday-Friday Schedule. Other Duties This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. For graduating seniors who are considering staying in Vermont, you may be eligible for $5,000 in student loan debt relief. To qualify, you must graduate in Spring of 2023 with a Bachelor 's degree, secure a job in Vermont, and live in Vermont. You'll get $2,500 toward loan repayment at the end of year one and $2,500 at the end of the second year. To read more about the program and how to apply, visit the website: [please apply online] Job Type: Full-time Pay: $43,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year Benefits: * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Experience: * Negotiation: 1 year (Preferred) * Sales: 1 year (Preferred) * Account Management: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: * Driver's License (Required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Springfield, VT 05156