Veterans Developer

Job Description

Job Title: Veterans Job Developer/Sales Representative

Compensation: $60,000 Annual Salary with benefits

Location: San Francisco, CA

Purpose: America Works of California, a socially conscious company, is seeking a Job Developer to generate job opportunities for military veterans experiencing homelessness and successfully place them in sustainable employment. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated individual with a background in Sales and Marketing who is passionate about landing new job orders and accounts, providing career advice to marginalized job seekers, and matching them to open opportunities. Women, minorities, and bilingual or multilingual candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities

Identify and outreach employers with open job opportunities to generate new leads

Develop partnerships with employers to help program participants find jobs in a variety of in-demand and growing industries

Provide career coaching/counseling, interview prep, and resume reviews for military veterans experiencing housing instability

Meet with military veteran participants to match them with available job opportunities

Schedule participants with employer partners for interviews, conduct on-going follow-up with candidates sent on job interviews

Generate sales leads and obtain referrals from current employer partnerships

Establish and maintain strong relationships with employer partners, including conducting on-site visits to ensure quality of service and generate additional job orders

Meet weekly, quarterly, and annual job placement numbers

Effectively manage a daily schedule of site visits, appointments, and overall territory management

Model professionalism and inclusiveness, cultivate a safe environment for career development, and motivated clients to find full-time employment

Desired Qualifications

Minimum of High School Diploma and relevant sales experience, 4-year degree preferred

Two to four (2-4) years of experience with Business-to-Business Sales

Excellent negotiating, customer service, and cold calling skills

Passion for working with special and at-risk populations, including but not limited to public assistance recipients, justice-involved individuals, persons with mental and/or physical disabilities, military veterans, and individuals experiencing homelessness

Strong communication skills, professional demeanor, sound judgment, and strong organizational skills

Understanding of workforce development, employment services, and adult education a definite plus

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Familiarity with Salesforce, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint preferred

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off Package

401K with Employer Matching After 1 Year

Wonderful team, great work-life balance, and an opportunity to work towards an important mission of helping individuals achieve self-sufficiency

Full-time