Job Description

Got Sales or Staffing Sales Skills? We Need You Now! Drive Careers and Grow Businesses as a Business Development Associate (BDA) at Spherion Staffing & Recruiting Seattle

Become a business development associate for Spherion, the most-awarded staffing & recruiting company in America. Spherion Seattle is hiring a Business Development Associate (BDA) who can generate new business by onboarding local and regional employers in need of temporary and/or permanent labor.

You’ll make lots of phone calls and visits to Seattle area’s top employers to discuss the benefits of Spherion’s custom workforce solutions and how we can partner with their businesses and help them achieve their goals.

About our business development associates

Our business development associates expand our employer client roster through cold calls, lead generation, direct client contact, and referrals. They’re experts at developing accounts and know how to drive short- and long-term results through a consultative sales approach. Candidates like you should have a solid sales background as well as sharp critical thinking abilities, strong communication skills, resilience, and a winning attitude. This position is perfect for someone who is self-motivated and is looking for a job where they can expand their skills and grow professionally.

If you are looking for a role as a business developer of choice, apply with Spherion Seattle today!

Perks and benefits

● Work for a locally owned and operated Spherion franchise that is backed by a strong national brand and the resources of Randstad, the global leader in HR services.

● Performance commissions on Gross Profit. You eat what you kill!

● Health Insurance

● Dental Insurance

● Vision Insurance

● 401K Retirement Plan WITH Company Match

● Paid Time Off (PTO)

● Paid Sick Leave

● Be a part of an entrepreneurial, energetic, and inclusive team!

● Fun company events, such as Summer BBQs, Holiday Dinners, and community givebacks at Northwest Harvest.

What you’ll do as a Spherion business development associate:

● Establish and execute a data-driven business development plan

● Cold call, email, and reach out to prospects

● Build strong, consultative relationships with hiring managers that result in mutually beneficial partnerships

● Identify prospects that will be in a stronger position when they partner with Spherion

● Build relationships with prospective clients through office visits, presentations, and negotiations

● Listen to diagnose the workforce gaps that are limiting a client’s potential

● Increase the number of qualified hiring contacts in our location’s database

● Using market analysis, strategize to uncover and act upon revenue opportunities

● Maximize existing relationships by understanding clients' needs and opening additional service lines to support

● Navigate contracts and pricing conversations to ensure maximum return on our workforce solutions

● Offer innovative and creative employment solutions and provide solutions that consistently delight our clients and employees

While we invest in our employees with initial and ongoing career development training, here are the skills you should already possess:

● Preferably 1 year of business-to-business sales or outside sales. We are open to fresh college graduates or current college students!

● Ability to develop and sustain long-lasting relationships

● Agility with technology: You can fully leverage our processes and technology tools to more productively deliver results. Did we say HubSpot?

● Exceptional ability to thoroughly document processes, customer journeys, and account details

● Strong interpersonal communication and influencing skills to win over and retain clients

● Ability to make decisions, take direction, and execute a plan

● Proven track record of delivering results in a metrics-driven environment

About Spherion Staffing & Recruiting

Spherion is a national recruiting and staffing enterprise that connects local job seekers and employers to drive careers, grow businesses, and better the communities we call home. Our franchise-based network of 200+ locations has been helping candidates find meaningful employment for over 75 years. Our diverse, resourceful franchise community offers mutual support within the united purpose of investing in people. The staffing industry is expected to reach record revenue highs this year, so it’s a great time to begin or continue a career in staffing and recruiting.

Wanna learn more about our Seattle office? Here are a few resources:

Ready to apply? Here’s what will make you stand out:

● Bachelor’s degree preferred (not required)

● Prior staffing industry experience preferred (not required)

● Proven track record of over-delivering results in a metrics-driven environment

● Must be authorized to work in the United States. We do not provide visa sponsorships.

● Must be willing to commute to work and client locations across King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties.

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