Sales Manager | Staffing Industry

Ascend Staffing•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Ascend Staffing is seeking a motivated, tech-savvy Sales Manager to drive new business growth in the staffing industry. This role is ideal for a results-driven sales professional who excels in B2B sales, client acquisition, and relationship building. The position focuses on high-volume outbound sales outreach, appointment setting, and pipeline development, while also supporting the full sales cycle including prospecting, discovery meetings, proposals, negotiations, and closing deals. The primary objective is to increase gross profit. Ascend Staffing offers training, tools, and advancement opportunities for career growth in staffing industry sales. Since 1969, Ascend Staffing has been a leader in connecting businesses with talent and creating opportunities nationwide. As a Sales Manager, you will join a team that values growth, client success, and long-term partnerships. Ascend Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer, embracing diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

Comfortable with high-volume outreach and achieving weekly/monthly sales activity goals.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, email systems, and CRMs.
Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities.
Coachable, goal-oriented, and eager to grow into a full-cycle B2B sales professional.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of sales, lead generation, or appointment-setting experience preferred
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 (calls, emails, CRM campaigns) to generate new B2B staffing opportunities to increase the company's overall gross profit.
Set qualified appointments with prospective clients in assigned territories.
Increase gross profit growth by moving prospects through discovery, proposals, negotiations, and closing new accounts.
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, consistently meeting or exceeding targets.
Complete 3-4 hours of sales development training per week (live and self-guided learning modules).