Account Executive/Job Development (Disability Services) - Bronx

AHRC NYC•New York, NY

5d•$50,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

AHRC NYC is looking to hire an Account Executive/Job Developer for their Bronx Employment Business Services (EBS) program. The Account Executive is expected to build and manage strategic business relationships with corporate partners. Your primary goal will be establishing partnerships that result in the hiring, onboarding, and long-term success of neurodivergent professionals. You will champion neurodiversity as a competitive business advantage and guide employers through implementing inclusive hiring practices. The Account Executive will report to the Regional Sales Manager, working closely with him/her to coordinate a plan of action to achieve placement goals for each program in the region and have responsibility for its implementation. In addition, the Account Executive will work with Program Staff under the guidance of the Regional Sales Manager to provide the best job matching for both job seekers and business customers. He/she will ensure excellent customer service to all customers in collaboration with other EBS staff. The Account Executive will be required to fulfill a quota aligned with the Addendum #1 "Job Placement Goals". From time to time, the Account Executive will be required to work a flexible or extended schedule. He/she will be required to conduct a certain amount of cold calls, presentations, and placements each period. He/she will be required to meet placement goals and submit monthly reports on placements/ points to the Regional Sales Manager. The specific placement goals to be achieved will be communicated at least annually or as needed based on the assessment of existing and newly procured contracts. Addendum #1 is part of this job description. The Account Executive will attend and participate in marketing and other meetings required to perform their job. He/she may be asked to assist other regions in the city or assist other departments when needed for cross-departmental projects and other assignments.

Requirements

Bachelor's in Arts or Bachelor's in Science, plus 2 years marketing/sales/related experience or Associate's Degree with 5 years of experience, required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work: collaboratively with other Account Executives and Employment & Community Service Coordinators to develop and maintain sites, disseminate information, and provide top quality customer service to all EBS customers.
Must have clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

Experience with people with disabilities/youth a plus.
NY or Tri-State driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop employment opportunities for people supported as outlined in the Addendum #1 attached
Promote widespread, positive image/knowledge of AHRC's Employment & Business Services.
Initiate employer relationships through cold calling, involvement in business groups and other activities.
Cultivate relationships with employers and other business people in the industries targeted through the abilities and interests of neurodiverse job seekers.
Accompany job seekers on interviews and help them to present themselves in best light possible. When necessary, travel with the neurodiverse job seekers via public transportation or program van (if approved as agency driver).
Coordinate account management in conjunction with Employment and Community Service Coordinator and other appropriate EBS staff.
Ensure program placement goals are met for each program in region quarterly.
Prepare and deliver marketing presentations as needed
Participate in networking events
Required to travel throughout the 5 boroughs and in and out of state as needed
Conduct other responsibilities as assigned.