Sales Manager - Staffing Industry

Ascend Staffing•Amarillo, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Ascend Staffing is seeking a motivated, tech-savvy sales professional to drive new business growth in the staffing industry. The role focuses on high-volume outbound outreach, appointment setting, and pipeline development, while supporting the full sales cycle from prospecting and discovery through proposals, negotiations, and closing. The primary objective is to increase gross profit. The company offers training, tools, mentorship, and opportunities for advancement into senior sales leadership. Regular and reliable on-site attendance is an essential function. The position includes some field travel, including several hours of driving per week, and requires in-person client meetings and presentations. Overtime may be required, with work exceeding 40 hours per week. Mileage is reimbursed according to company policy.

Requirements

Comfort with high-volume outreach and achieving weekly and monthly sales activity goals.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, email systems, and CRMs.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Coachable, goal-oriented, and eager to grow into a full-cycle B2B sales professional.
Ability to travel in the field, including several hours of driving per week, and represent Ascend Staffing at in-person client meetings and presentations.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of sales, lead generation, or appointment-setting experience; preferred but not required.
Familiarity with Apollo, TextKernel, Zoho CRM, or similar sales platforms.
Staffing industry knowledge or prior experience in a service-based B2B environment.

Responsibilities

Conduct high-volume outbound sales outreach through calls, emails, and CRM campaigns to generate new B2B staffing opportunities and increase gross profit.
Set qualified appointments with prospective clients in assigned territories.
Move prospects through discovery, proposals, negotiations, and closing new accounts to grow gross profit.
Research target industries to improve outreach and conversion rates.
Maintain accurate CRM records, including lead status, call notes, and meeting outcomes.
Collaborate with sales leaders to attend client meetings, prepare proposals, and close deals.
Track and analyze weekly activity metrics and consistently meet or exceed targets.
Complete 3–4 hours of sales development training per week through live and self-guided learning modules.
Attend work on-site reliably and attend client meetings and deliver presentations in person.