Our employer partner is a growing non-profit organization that provides
employment services to newcomer women and is currently looking to add a
motivated and keen Job Developer to their team!
In this position, the incumbent will leverage their strong interpersonal skills,
sales expertise, and ability to build networks to establish partnerships with
employers. The objective is to create employment opportunities for newcomer and
racialized individuals, including men, women, and youth. This role integrates
business development with relationship management to ensure our clients connect
with employers committed to providing long-term, sustainable employment.
\n
Key Responsibilities:
-
Business Development and Employer Outreach: Proactively identify, engage, and
cultivate relationships with businesses within the community, emphasizing the
advantages of collaboration with our agency. This involves conducting both
cold and warm calls, attending on-site meetings, and developing a pipeline of
potential employers who provide genuine growth opportunities for our
clients.
-
Client-Employer Matching: Employ your expertise in understanding client skill
sets to effectively align them with job opportunities. Coordinate and follow
up on interviews, negotiate placement terms, and ensure satisfaction for both
clients and employers through consistent follow-ups at the three, six, nine,
and twelve-month marks to support employment retention.
-
Sales-Focused Outreach: Implement sales techniques to identify opportunities
within the hidden job market, positioning our services to prospective
employers by underscoring the benefits of recruiting from a diverse talent
pool.
-
Target-Based Performance: Strive to meet or exceed job development and
placement objectives while maintaining an organized record of employer
outreach, client placements, and other essential metrics that pertain to
performance standards.
-
Cross-Team Collaboration: Collaborate closely with Employment Counselors and
fellow team members to comprehensively understand the needs and strengths of
our clients. Actively participate in team discussions to refine strategies
for engaging employers effectively.
-
Event Planning: Collaborate with employer partners to identify, secure, and
execute hiring events, job fairs, and employment-related initiatives that
support the vulnerable communities we serve.
Qualifications:
- Sales or Business Development Experience: Minimum of 3 years in a sales,
business development, or client relations role. Experience with lead
generation, client acquisition, or B2B outreach is highly valuable.
- Education: Degree or diploma in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or
a related field.
- Skills: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven
ability to build rapport, negotiate effectively, and maintain long-term
relationships. Time management and multitasking capabilities are essential
for success in this fast-paced role.
- Values-Driven: A commitment to diversity, equity, and anti-oppression, and a
willingness to support the socio-economic advancement of newcomer and
racialized communities.
- Language: Proficiency in a second language is an asset.
\n
We appreciate and thank all applicants interested in this opportunity, however;
please note only selected candidates will be contacted for next steps.
