Business Services Professional

Salary $47,000-52,000 year

Business Services Professional

Non Exempt

Scope of Position:

Overall responsibility for building business relationships with current, former and new employers in the local business community.

Essential Functions:

· Create, generate and submit job orders

· Continually review business opportunities

· Contact employers by phone or in person and attempt to schedule face-to-face meetings

· Perform initial and follow-up employer contacts and visits as necessary

· Assist employers with job postings, candidate screening and hiring events

· Coordinate On-the-Job training (OJT) opportunities for participants and develop training plans

· Meet with participants to discuss and match them with suitable employment opportunities

· Provide, as required, target estimates or goals and periodic progress reports

· Develop a network for potential business leads

· Attend Chamber events and other economic gatherings as necessary

· Enter employer information into all appropriate databases and monitor employer activities

· Meet performance criteria on a weekly, monthly and annual basis

· Assist participants with job search, resume development and mock interviews

· Other opportunities as available

Education and Experience Requirements:

· Bachelor's degree strongly preferred, or equivalent experience

· Marketing and sales experience preferred

· Customer service experience required

· Must have excellent communication and teamwork skills

· Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

· Must have notable experience in a team-oriented environment

· Must be able to interact and communicate with a wide range of professionals and demonstrate a positive professional attitude

· Skills and experience in providing career development assistance is a plus

· Valid Driver’s License and an automobile are required