Business Development

Gill Staffing is a locally owned staffing agency specializing in manufacturing, warehousing, and administrative staffing services. Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan and with locations throughout the state, we have been making good things happen for other people since 1991. We have built a culture on family values and doing the right thing. This is reflected in the long-term client relationships we’ve developed and our industry’s leading employee tenure.

We have recently expanded into the Metro Detroit area and are seeking a Part-time or a part-time possibly leading to Full-time - Business Development Associate to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing new business opportunities outside of our current client base through a consultative sales process. Working out of our Novi, Michigan location; you will be provided with the needed technology and guidance to succeed and will be working both in-office as well as in the field throughout the metro Detroit area.   

Responsibilities:

·        Qualify potential business opportunities and contact key decision makers via in-person visits, phone calls and emails.

·        Manage sales pipeline to hit daily and weekly activity targets of 100 per week.

·        Leverage tools and resources such as CRM, special events, and social media to advance next steps in the prospecting relationship.

·        Maintain and update CRM to hit daily and weekly projections.

·        Utilize consultative sales skills to ensure all prospects are followed up in a timely fashion.

·        Implement creative strategies that help us stand out from the competition resulting in the achievement of individual and market sales goals.

·        Achieve weekly, monthly and yearly sales targets.

Qualifications:

·        Bachelor’s degree or equivalent verifiable work experience

·        Demonstrated ability to achieve sales goals.

·        Excellent communication, customer service and problem-solving skills. 

·        Previous experience in customer retention strategies.

·        Strong organizational and multitasking abilities to help you manage daily goals.

·        Proficient with CRM functions, Microsoft Office, and the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies.

·        Ability to adapt to changing business needs and work in a fast-paced environment.

·        Possess a willingness wear many hats, work as a team, and do what it takes to get the job done!

We offer a competitive compensation package with a base salary plus performance-based commissions. Total earnings range from $50,000 to $100,000 annually in a full time role, depending on sales performance. Some commissions are residual, providing long-term earning potential for sustained success.

Submit resume and pay requirements for immediate consideration to jcrosby@gillstaffing.com.