Account Executive/Job Development (Special Needs) - Staten Island

AHRC NYC • Staten Island, NY

227d • $50,000 - $60,000

About The Position

AHRC NYC is looking to hire an Account Executive/Job Developer for their Staten Island Employment Business Services (EBS) Advance & Earn Program. The Advance & Earn program is an Internship program that prepares NYC Youth for a rewarding career. This position will have an office in Staten Island with participants and the rest of the team, but travel is involved as Job Development should take place across the city. The Account Executive position is responsible for developing relationships within the business sector that will result in employment and internship opportunities for job seekers and, therefore, must be well versed in various services provided by EBS and comfortable interacting with the highest level of external business professionals. The Account Executive also may make presentations to groups and needs to be creative and innovative in efforts to make known to the business community the broad benefits of hiring our job seekers. This position 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Arts or Bachelor's in Science, plus 2 years of marketing/sales related experience or an Associate's Degree with 5 years of experience required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience with people with disabilities/youth a plus
• 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
• NYS driver's license preferred. Must have clean driving record

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 job seekers
• Accompany job seekers on interviews and help them to present themselves in best light possible
• 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

Benefits

• 403 (b) retirement plan
• 403 (b) matching
• Health Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid Time Off (sick, personal & vacation)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees