Business Services Consultant (816320)

Equus Workforce Solutions • Lewiston, ID

138d • $23

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated and relationship-driven Business Services Consultant to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building strong partnerships with local employers and connecting talent with opportunity. With a focus on labor market insight, employer engagement, and strategic collaboration, the Business Services Consultant plays a key role in aligning workforce services with program needs. If you are proactive, solution-oriented, and passionate about creating pathways to employment that support our mission of changing lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 2 years of work experience in business to business sales, marketing, customer service, staffing or recruiting required
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated strong customer service skills
• Strong presentation skills with public speaking or outside sales experience
• Familiarity with the communities being served, with knowledge and understanding of local needs and resources
• Demonstrated knowledge of labor market trends
• Friendly, professional demeanor
• Sales or staffing experience preferred
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Ability to work well in teams and independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Current valid driver's license (with low-risk driver rating) and automobile liability insurance required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Sales or staffing experience preferred
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Responsibilities

• Conducts searches for suitable job openings for clients, comparing client qualifications with employer's requirements
• Develops a wide variety of job opportunities for candidates
• Establishes and maintains active and frequent contact with employers
• Develops and maintains detailed knowledge of the local labor market
• Establishes rapport with area businesses; maintains ongoing relationships with businesses
• Works with businesses to identify job openings, alternative work activities, and training initiatives
• Assists employers in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring qualified applicants
• Maintains a current listing of local job opportunities
• Keeps project staff apprised of local business needs and job placement opportunities
• Works with case management staff to facilitate job placements
• Enlists cooperation of community and business leaders to help increase awareness of available workforce services in the community
• Maintains follow-up contact with employers to determine satisfaction with services and plan for quality improvement
• Arranges for employers to speak to candidates about employment and employer expectations
• Sets up job fairs and employer hiring events. Flexible to occasionally work outside of normal business hours for events and/or to meet deadlines
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Extensive learning opportunities
• Networking programs
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of others

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: High school or GED