Sales Manager - Staffing Industry

Ascend Staffing•Amarillo, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Ascend Staffing is hiring a motivated, tech-savvy sales professional to drive new business growth in the staffing industry. The role focuses on high-volume outbound B2B sales 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 increasing gross profit. The position includes sales training, mentorship, and opportunities for career advancement into senior sales leadership. Regular and reliable on-site attendance is an essential function. Some field travel is required, including several hours of driving per week, to attend client meetings, deliver presentations, and represent Ascend Staffing in person. Overtime may be required, with workweeks of 40 or more hours. Mileage is reimbursed according to company policy. The role also requires 3–4 hours of sales development training each week through live and self-guided learning modules.

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 organization and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Coachability, goal orientation, and eagerness to grow into a full-cycle B2B sales professional.
Regular and reliable on-site attendance.
Ability to travel in the field, including several hours of driving per week.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of sales, lead generation, or appointment-setting experience; the posting says this is preferred but its following text is unclear.
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.
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.
Attend client meetings, deliver presentations, and represent Ascend Staffing in person.