Business Development Representative / Inside Sales / Appointment Setter

Ascend Staffing • North Salt Lake, UT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level Business Development Representative role with paid training, performance bonuses, and clear opportunities for growth. As a Business Development Representative, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving our business expansion throughout the Western, Southern, and Midwestern United States, working directly with companies that have staffing and hiring challenges. If you enjoy talking to people, building professional communication skills, and learning how sales works, this role offers hands-on experience in business development, inside sales, and client engagement.

Requirements

• Strong work ethic and desire to meet performance goals
• Experience in customer-facing roles is a plus (customer service, retail, hospitality, call center, sales)
• Comfortable making outbound calls and speaking with professionals
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to learn new systems and sales tools
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Coachable, motivated, and willing to learn

Nice To Haves

• Customer service experience
• Retail experience
• Hospitality experience
• Call center experience
• Outbound appointment setting experience
• Inside sales experience
• College student or recent graduate looking to gain real-world business and sales experience

Responsibilities

• Make 100 outbound phone calls per day to prospective business clients
• Set appointments with hiring managers and decision-makers
• Schedule appointments using Outlook and Microsoft Teams
• Use a CRM system to manage leads and track activity
• Research local markets and launch email and phone outreach campaigns

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Virtual Care
• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Wellness Program
• Consumer Discount Program Membership
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) in the first year
• Supportive team environment and growth-focused culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed