Now Hiring - Network Kinection LLC - Professional Services Business Development Specialist in Orange, CA

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Network Kinection, LLC Business Development Specialist About Network Kinection We are a workforce intermediary, specializing in connecting community college students to jobs, internships, apprenticeships and other work-based learning opportunities within the Career Technical Education fields. Our team works with colleges, employers and strategic partners to create the connection between job seekers in various programs and the career they desire. Position Summary The main responsibility of the BDS is to build business relationships with employers who have work opportunities for community college students. This allows our team to market students for internships, apprenticeships and jobs. The successful candidate is a sales driven, goal-oriented person who will get great satisfaction in finding wonderful opportunities for our students. This position is roughly 75% remote / work from home. Duties & Responsibilities - The BDS is responsible for the development of various employment opportunities for Network Kinection program participants. The BDS is responsible for obtaining and maintaining program placements in collaboration with team members. - Research and outreach for new employer partnerships to both enhance current projects and prospect for potential NK opportunities. - Continuous development and maintenance of employer relationships with partner companies on assigned projects for the purpose of internships, apprenticeships and / or jobs. - Communication to be done via site visits, phone and email. The job developer may make 50+ outreach attempts on a given day. Cold calls will be an expected outreach technique for this role. - Communicate among various program partners to ensure students are receiving internships, apprenticeships and job opportunities from NK partners. - Act as liaison between students enrolled in NK programs and employers of interest to ensure that proper connections are being created to maximize outcomes. - Marketing and outreach of Network Kinection programs to community partners, schools and employers. - Maintain proper documentation of all communication with employers and students throughout the day per project specifications. - Compile weekly and monthly reports per project specifications. - Achieving, and exceeding, weekly/monthly metrics (appointments, qualified leads, new contacts, etc.) - Preparing for and contributing to strategic weekly internal and external partner meetings. - Discuss and brainstorm any marketing materials needed for employers, students or events with Network Kinection Marketing Coordinator. - Other related duties and tasks as assigned. Experience / Skills - 2-5 years of customer service, sales, job development or staffing agency experience required with a proven track record - Associate's degree preferred - Strong skills in Microsoft Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook; Google Drive - Experience with utilizing lead generation software such as Zoom Info and LinkedIn Sales Navigator - Knowledge related to hosting and attending virtual meetings via platforms such as Zoom & Microsoft Teams - Previous experience with Monday.com or other project management platforms - Outstanding communication and customer service skills - Able to work remotely or from home - Attention to detail / documentation of work Network Kinection provides: * Competitive Salary o Salary - $70K-$75K * Bonuses - Twice per year * Mileage Reimbursement - at current government rate * Supplies needed for remote work: o Laptop o Phone o Stationary Supplies * PTO - 120 hours per / year. NOT "use it or lose it". PTO hours continue to accrue each pay period with a max of 120 hours. * Health Insurance - partial monthly premium coverage Job Type: Full-time Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year Location: * Orange County, CA (Preferred) Work Location: Remote