Goodwill Talent Solutions Sales Specialist

Goodwill Industries of Houston • Houston, TX

11d

About The Position

Responsible for the day-to-day sales activities, including prospecting, qualifying leads, outreach, delivering presentations, and generating job orders from employers throughout Greater Houston. Collaborates closely with the recruiting team and the BDM to ensure client needs are met efficiently and quickly.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in work experience is required.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in proven sales and B2B operations.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and CRM software.
• Excellent computer skills (proficiency in Microsoft Office).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Impeccable forecasting and market knowledge for new revenue streams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines while maintaining confidentiality.
• Strategic planning experience with a focus on business expansion and operational improvements.
• Must have a high-volume outreach mindset.

Responsibilities

• Generate new leads through cold calling, setting appointments, email outreach, social selling on LinkedIn, and networking.
• Research target companies within assigned industries to identify decision-makers and potential job openings.
• Maintain high weekly outreach activity to support pipeline growth.
• Qualify inbound and outbound leads and schedule discovery meetings when appropriate.
• Conduct initial discovery conversations with small and mid-sized employers to understand basic staffing needs.
• Present GTS’s services using approved pitch decks and talking points.
• Collect job order details from clients and provide thorough, accurate intake information to the recruiting team.
• Follow up on pending proposals, job orders, or documentation requests.
• Support the BDM in preparing materials for client presentations or events.
• Serve as the point of contact (POC) for assigned accounts to ensure smooth communication.
• Provide client updates, collect feedback, and help resolve issues in collaboration with recruiting.
• Track active job orders for progress and inform hiring managers with updates.
• Support conversion processes (temp-to-hire requests, assignment changes, extensions).
• Assist with scheduling candidate interviews or client tours as needed.
• Clearly communicate job details and client expectations to recruiters.
• Meet weekly with the recruiting team and operations to review open orders, priorities, and upcoming needs.
• Flag urgent or high-priority client requests to ensure timely fulfillment.
• Keep accurate and up-to-date Customer Relationship Management (CRM) records such as notes, activities, contacts, and opportunities.
• Support growth in Houston’s high-volume sectors, such as:
• Light Industrial, Warehouse, Logistics
• Administrative, Clerical & Customer Support
• Manufacturing & Production
• Retail, Hospitality & Entry‑Level Roles
• Healthcare Support & Non‑Clinical Roles
• Construction Labor & General Trades
• Translate business problems into staffing solutions with measurable outcomes.
• Log outreach activities consistently.
• Track job orders, placements, and follow-ups to ensure reporting accuracy.
• Provide weekly updates on outreach metrics, job orders generated, and client feedback.
• Expand within accounts (new locations, divisions, skill sets; conversions from temp to hire; project/recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) pilots).
• Assist in organizing client-focused events and career fairs, ensuring smooth coordination between sales and recruitment during site visits and community outreach efforts.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level