Business Development Representative / Inside Sales / Appointment Setter

Ascend Staffing • North Salt Lake, UT

1d • 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. Ascend Staffing is a growth-oriented staffing agency committed to providing exceptional service to our clients and employees. With over 69 years of experience, we understand how to build strong businesses and long-term client relationships. 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
• Paid training
• Performance bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees