JOB DESCRIPTION

Reports to: Sales + Marketing Manager

Compensation Package: Hourly wage

What we offer: Tight-knit team, certified woman-owned business, mission driven organization making an impact in West Michigan, team happy hours, stocked office bar, beautiful downtown office, rooftop deck, ability to make a difference through the work you do.

WHO WE ARE

Hire For Hope is a recruiting and talent consulting agency transforming the way companies identify and optimize their employees. We place the right person in the right seat, every time. Excellent business is our goal and giving back to the community is our mission. Hire For Hope donates ten percent of its profit to a local domestic violence agency supporting women and children throughout West Michigan.

We are looking forward to adding a like-minded, socially conscious professional to the team, who has a love and passion for people and purpose. 

WHO YOU ARE

Are you a self-starter who takes action without question?

Do you learn quickly and have a passion for self-growth?

Do you see the glass half full?

Are you tech savvy?

Do you enjoy a fast-paced environment?

Are you flexible, adaptable, and able to add to a winning team culture?

Are you confident in yourself to be autonomous in a start-up environment?

Then this could be a great partnership!

RESPONSIBILITIES

In the quickly evolving landscape of a startup firm, we are looking for someone to wear many hats. Objectives include:

·      Sales + Business Development –

o  Data entry and record keeping of CRM (customer relationship management) software.  

o  Utilize online tools and platforms to uncover sales leads within our target market.

o  Conduct research, send emails, and update records.

o  Learn to craft unique sales messages to attract our target market and setup sales meetings for the Sales Manager.

o  Assist in the development of sales presentations.

o  Help coordinate sales meetings on the Sales Manager’s calendar using online platforms.

o  Attend meetings for note taking.

o  Sourcing candidates as needed: Research and source a broad range of high-quality professionals through the use of Boolean Strings and online platforms.

·      Other –

o  Highlight our unique, philanthropic business model to all prospects, clients, and stakeholders.

o  Be a part of a team that invests in the community and gives back 10% of company profit to nonprofits that serve women experiencing domestic violence in the West Michigan community.

o  Facilities Management: Oversee inventory of office stock and manage office cleanliness as needed.

o  Help plan and purchase supplies for events including the purchase of alcohol.

o  Cross function with all internal departments, including finance, operations, marketing, etc.

o  Light travel as needed.

o  Other duties as required.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

•      Hands-on experience in each stage of the sales funnel.

•      Life at a recruiting firm.

•      Exposure to business platforms much as Microsoft Office & Teams, CRM, applicant tracking system, LinkedIn, Trello, and online contact search platforms.   

•      The daily life of an Entrepreneur & Start-up Landscape.

QUALIFICATIONS

·      Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, specifically majoring in Sales preferred. 

·      Experience using Microsoft Suite, including Office Outlook and Microsoft Teams preferred.

·      Experience using LinkedIn preferred.

·      Exceptional skills in Microsoft PowerPoint preferred.

·      A passion for learning and self-growth.

·      Belief in our passion that is People > Profit.

·      Enthusiasm to help grow a startup and eagerness to wear many hats.

·      A track record of personal accountability, strong work ethic, integrity, and proven organization skills with attention to detail.

·      Ability to travel throughout the Grand Rapids Metropolitan area as needed.

·      Must have the ability to purchase alcohol for events.

·      Excitement and knowledge that recruiting is a 24/7 work environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

·      Hybrid work environment, moderate noise level for an office environment

·      Height adjustable desks available

·      Ability to interact face-to-face and over the phone

·      Ability to work at a steady pace with frequent interruptions

·      Ability to lift up to 30 pounds on a regular basis

·      Hire for Hope is an inclusive employer and reasonable accommodations may be made for candidates and employees with disabilities.

Hire for Hope is an equal opportunity employer.