Location:

West Seneca, NY (onsite)

Employment Type:

Part-Time (~20 hrs/week to start with flexible schedule, with path to Full-Time Outside Sales)

Compensation:

$19 -$20 /hour to start + commission per Qualified Appointment / Closed Account About Our Firm We are a locally owned, high-performing staffing and recruiting agency backed by the resources, technology, and reputation of a top national franchise brand. Specializing in industrial, manufacturing, and skilled trades placements, we connect local businesses with frontline talent. As we expand our local sales footprint, we are seeking a motivated, growth-minded professional to join our team in an Inside Sales & Appointment Specialist role. The Opportunity This role begins as a part-time inside sales position focused on outbound telephone outreach, lead qualification, and setting up warm business development meetings for our local ownership team. It is designed to be a true stepping-stone role: as you master our local market, client offerings, and industry dynamics, this position is structured to grow into a full-time, B2B Outside Sales Executive role with long-term leadership potential (including eventual equity/associate partner opportunities for top performers). This position is ideal for a Business, Communications, or Marketing major or an ambitious sales professional looking to build a career in commercial staffing. Key Responsibilities1. Outbound Prospecting & Lead Generation (60%) Identify and research potential industrial, manufacturing, logistics, and skilled trades clients within our local market territory. Conduct targeted phone, email, and social outreach (LinkedIn) to introduce our staffing services to HR managers, plant supervisors, and business owners. Qualify potential accounts based on hiring volume, service needs, and decision-maker availability. 2. Appointment Setting & Pipeline Management (30%) Schedule qualified face-to-face and virtual sales meetings for our Sales Partner. Provide preliminary account briefs and background context to the sales team ahead of appointments. Track calls, conversion rates, prospect interactions, and pipeline data in our CRM system. 3. Professional Growth & Sales Training (10%) Participate in hands-on training alongside local ownership to learn industrial staffing operations, service pricing, and client solution delivery. Shadow sales calls and facility walkthroughs to prepare for full-time outside field sales responsibilities. Qualifications & Requirements Education /

Experience:

Pursuing or holds a degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, or a related field (Senior status preferred); or equivalent B2B phone sales/customer service experience.

Communication Skills:

Exceptional phone presence, strong written communication skills, and an engaging conversational style.

Mindset:

Resilient, self-motivated, and comfortable initiating cold/warm outreach to business leaders.

Career Ambition:

Strong desire to learn B2B industrial sales and transition into a full-time, high-earning outside sales role.

Schedule & Growth Path Initial Phase:

Part-Time (flexible 18-22 hours/week) during training and market ramp-up.

Growth Track:

Transition to Full-Time Outside Field Sales (with uncapped commission structure) as sales pipelines mature, with long-term equity/partnership potential available down the road for proven leaders.

Pay:

$19.00 - $20.00 per hour Expected hours: 18.0 - 22.0 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Paid training

Work Location:

In person