Business Solutions Consultant (Job Developer)

Equus • Chicago, IL

116d • $52,000

About The Position

The position involves assisting with Job Fair planning, execution, research, and tracking. Responsibilities include marketing and outreach activities, conducting searches for suitable job openings for clients, and developing a wide variety of job opportunities for candidates. The role requires establishing and maintaining active contact with employers, developing knowledge of the local labor market, and maintaining relationships with businesses. The position also involves assisting employers in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring qualified applicants, maintaining a current listing of local job opportunities, and working with case management staff to facilitate job placements. Additionally, the role includes enlisting cooperation from community and business leaders to increase awareness of available workforce services, maintaining follow-up contact with employers, and setting up job fairs and employer hiring events. The position will lead the Business Solutions Team in the region and may require occasional work outside of normal business hours for events or deadlines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college or 2 years work experience in business to business sales, marketing, customer service, staffing or recruiting
• 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)
• Valid Driver's License in good standing and proof of current automobile insurance required

Nice To Haves

• Sales or staffing experience preferred
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists with Job Fair planning, execution, research and tracking
• Conducts marketing and outreach activities including creation and execution
• 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
• Leads the Business Solutions Team in the region
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Extensive learning opportunities
• Networking programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees