Entry Level Sales or Recruiting

Job Description

Entry Level Sales & Recruiting | Black Diamond Networks

The Tone:
This is a full-time, on-site role at Black Diamond Networks, located in Austin, TX, with required presence Monday through Friday. Black Diamond Networks operates by connecting highly skilled senior consultants and contractors with clients across various diverse industries, fulfilling critical staffing requirements. This entry-level position is fundamental to the company’s growth, as it encompasses either generating new business opportunities and cultivating client relationships, or sourcing and recruiting top-tier talent, all directly contributing to client satisfaction and successful project outcomes.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Austin, TX
• Mission: This role is dedicated to solving client staffing needs by either generating new business opportunities and managing client relationships, or by sourcing and recruiting senior-level talent.
• Tech Stack: CRM tools, LinkedIn, social media

What You’ll Actually Do
• Develop Opportunities: Generate new business opportunities through proactive methods like cold calling, referrals, and lead generation, and creatively source senior consultants/contractors to build a robust candidate pipeline.
• Build Relationships: Cultivate and nurture long-term relationships with both new clients and a strong network of consultants, ensuring their satisfaction and fostering repeat business engagements.
• Negotiate Terms: Effectively negotiate competitive pay rates to attract and secure top talent, and skillfully negotiate with clients to develop, maintain, and close new business opportunities.
• Manage Data: Utilize CRM tools, LinkedIn, and other social media platforms to diligently track activities, manage pipelines, and gather crucial market intelligence, enabling the identification of client growth opportunities.
• Collaborate & Execute: Partner closely with either account executives or recruiters to efficiently fulfill client staffing requirements and strive to consistently meet or exceed daily and weekly performance targets.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This is an entry-level position suitable for individuals who have completed a Bachelor’s degree or possess equivalent work experience, eager to embark on a career in either sales or recruiting within a professional services environment.
• Experience: While no specific prior experience in sales or recruiting is mandated, candidates must demonstrate a proven ability to multitask efficiently and thrive in a fast-paced, demanding work environment.
• Skills: Required skills include exceptional communication and verbal abilities, especially for effective phone conversations; strong interpersonal skills for building and maintaining professional relationships; and robust problem-solving capabilities to address challenges in real-time.