Express Employment International · 12 hours ago
Sales Manager Trainee-Emerging Entrepreneur Program
Express Employment International is an industry-leading staffing company that supports Express Employment Professionals franchises. The Sales Manager Trainee will participate in a comprehensive training program to prepare for leadership roles, focusing on business-to-business sales, staffing, and recruitment.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Participate in classroom, online, and on-the-job training with an assigned mentor franchise office
Rotate through key roles: Outside Sales (5 months), Inside Sales/Employment Specialist (3 months), Leadership Management
Prospect new business leads, qualify opportunities, and contact key decision-makers
Make a combination of 100 weekly sales calls (phone and in-person), including 60 face-to-face decision-maker visits
Utilize consultative selling techniques, effective communication, and persistence to achieve sales goals
Develop skills to identify quality job seekers and guide them through the recruiting process
Create positive candidate experience and build long-term relationships
Learn to use recruiting platforms effectively
Gain knowledge of payroll processing, workers’ compensation claims, and accounts receivable management
Understand vendor relationships and systems to maintain operational excellence
Learn policies for temporary, evaluation-to-hire, and direct-hire placements, as well as employment-related laws
Learn how to hire, train, and lead a franchise office team
Develop skills in accountability, performance metrics, and building a culture focused on sales, recruiting, and service
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Communications, or related field
Minimum of 2 years of sales experience with a proven track record (inside, outside, or B2B sales required)
Ability to perform day-to-day business-to-business sales activities and close new clients
Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to grow a business in the staffing industry
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Self-motivated with exceptional customer service skills
Ability to motivate, train, and coach others
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
Valid driver's license and ability to travel
Preferred
Staffing/recruiting experience preferred
Willingness to relocate within the U.S. or Canada is a plus
Company
Express Employment International
Founded in 1983 and corporately headquartered in Oklahoma City, Express Employment International supports the Express Employment Professionals franchise and related brands.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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